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.
Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Scientist or Principal Scientist position, the role of Process Development Scientist will undertake clinical manufacturing or Technical Transfer activities to achieve project goals and milestones, and to meet project targets. Dosage forms include, but are not limited to, tablets, capsules, liquids, inhalers, and nasal devices. Activities will be focused on clinical and technical transfer manufacturing but will also include equipment and facility cleaning.
Hours of Work: Rotating shifts weekly with a shift allowance paid
Shift 1. 6am – 2pm – Monday to Thursday and 6am – 3pm Friday.
Shift 2. 1pm – 9.30pm Monday to Thursday.
However, you may be required to work flexibly around these core hours as necessary in order to meet the demands of the business.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Undertake manufacturing activities as directed, using the company’s processes safely to meet batch production requirements.
- Operate various equipment involved in the manufacturing and testing of products, at various batch scales.
- Complete all documentation accurately in full to support clinical manufacturing activities including logbooks, batch records and log cards.
- Manage and maintain equipment and the manufacturing facility, including cleaning duties.
- Manage receipt and booking in of raw materials.
- Work and adhere to the Upperton Quality Management System.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Educated to degree level or higher in a related scientific/technical discipline or have relevant work experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to effectively contribute within a team environment and work on own initiative.
- Strong focus on quality and safety.
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 fundraising events.
Apply below with your CV and covering letter.
Closing date for applications is 29th March 2024.
