Analytical Scientist II

Overview:

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled.

Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities; in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team.

Our values ensure that will be joining a team with a truly positive and progressive culture surrounded by state-of-the-art facilities where you as a leader can share your ideas with other gifted and dedicated scientists and clients from around the world all focused on developing new medicines.

The Role

Based in the Analytical Services Team, the post holder will be directly involved in all aspects of analytical testing to support Development, Tech Transfer and QC/GMP projects. The post holder will be primarily laboratory based and will support on the analytical aspects of a project focusing on the development and qualification/validation of analytical methods. The post holder will be expected to work to cGMP.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Undertake practical and written project work as directed, using the company’s processes safely to meet GMP requirements.
• Work independently in the Laboratory under GMP regulations.
• Complete accurate process documentation to support laboratory work including lab books, worksheets and project reports.
• Prepare and review technical documentation such as standard operating procedures, analytical methods, method development report, qualification/validation protocols and reports.
• Assist with any method related laboratory investigations and deviations.
• Troubleshoot any HPLC related issues.
• Work within the Upperton Quality System.
• Support the leadership team in ensuring analytical equipment and laboratory processes are maintained.

Essential skills and experience:

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a related scientific discipline.
• Experience within a GxP laboratory environment with practical experience of pharmaceutical analysis and method development using HPLC and/or UHPLC methods.
• Experience working to, and a strong understanding of GMP, GLP and ICH guidelines
• Have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate in a flexible manner and handling a diverse workload.
• Impeccable attention to detail, and excellent organisation, time management and good documentation practice.
• Understanding of safe working practices within a laboratory setting.

What you will get in return

We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including:

• 25 days plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Company contributory pension package
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Internal and external training courses and professional development support
• Free onsite car parking

We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.

Closing date for applications is 2nd December 2024.