R&D Assistant

Benefits Package: Private Health Insurance, Life Assurance, Enhanced Annual Leave, Enhanced Pension Contributions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Research and Development Assistant to support the R&D team with day-to-day product development activities by coordinating samples, testing, documentation, and data management, while providing practical support within the R&D area and ensuring compliance with quality and health & safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to build their career in R&D within a growing business. The role will provide a good level of exposure to R&D in a pharmaceutical environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage sample submissions, including PO generation and coordination of laboratory analysis requests.
• Arrange sample shipments to CROs, including stability samples.
• Collect, label and prepare samples for internal and external testing.
• Manage R&D sample requests to support commercial/innovation teams.
• Monitor and follow up on raw data and Certificate of Analysis to ensure timely receipt in line with agreed timeframe.
• Organise and maintain data when received from the laboratories for the specific test and batches.
• Verify invoices against completed testing activities to ensure alignment.
• Print data packs ready for review.
• Support with activities related to quality events, supplier non-conformances, change controls and CAPAs within the R&D department.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of technical reports and protocols.
• Raise document change requests in line with internal quality systems.
• Coordinate the request and receipt of materials from the warehouse to support R&D activities.
• Print labels for R&D batches.
• Support with the reconstitution of challenge meals.
• Support with in-house testing, such as sensory analysis, oxygen and leak testing.
• Provide practical support to the formulation scientists, including generation of batch documentation, completion of cleaning records, and assistance with batch manufacture and cleaning of the R&D area.
• Support stock management for the R&D warehouse.
• Assist with departmental training administration, including maintaining the R&D training tracking spreadsheet.

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable administration skills combined with a practical, hands-on approach to supporting R&D activity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong focus on data integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally to the business.
• IT competent (e.g., Microsoft office).
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Willingness and desire to learn and take part in areas and projects outside of the scope of the role.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and Science.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP/HACCP.
• Experience working within the pharmaceutical or food industry.
• Some laboratory and/or manufacturing experience.

Reacta Healthcare are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll do our best to support you.