QC Analyst (Shift)

Who they are

Aptuit is a member company of Evotec, a global Pharmaceutical business. Evotec covers all activities from target-to-clinic to meet the industry’s need for innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and development. The Company has established a unique position by assembling top-class scientific experts and integrating state-of-the-art technologies as well as substantial experience and expertise in key therapeutic areas including neuronal diseases, diabetes and complications of diabetes, pain and inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases and fibrosis.

Job Description

Are you looking for a new role as a QC Analyst I ? if so this role could be for you.

Aptuit are currently recruiting for Shift QC Analyst’s to join their team in Milton Park near Abingdon, UK. The successful candidate’s will be working within the 24/7 shift team, supporting all testing requirements across the cGMP Pilot Plant manufacturing through analysis of Raw Materials, intermediates, final products and reaction profiling.

Role: Shift QC Analyst I
Role Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, working 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working 7-7 days & nights, allowing full support to the GMP Laboratories
Salary: £27,000, plus shift allowance as well as excellent benefits package plus annual bonuses
Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxford OX14 4SA, UK.

Role & Responsibilities

Analysis is required over a wide range of techniques, including HPLC – (area%; assays; MS); GC – (area%; solvents); standard pharmacopoeia methodology (FTIR, NMR, XRPD and Karl Fischer etc.).
As part of the wider integrated team the role is integral to ensuring that Aptuit produce work of the highest quality. Experience in carrying out the following analytical techniques is essential to this role: HPLC – (area%; assays); GC – (area%); standard pharmacopoeia methodology at an intermediate level (NMR and Karl Fischer etc.).
Experience in a method development environment would be an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package

• Pension on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions start at 6% employee and employer, Evotec will match up to 7.5%.
• 25 days holiday
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employees and their partner/family under the company scheme
• Private dental cover, after 3 months service
• Life assurance at four times your annual base salary
• Well being support 24/7 and counselling services
• Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period
• Subsidised on premise restaurant.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit
• Excellent career progression opportunities within the company; they have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
  Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities

• Onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service

The ideal candidate

• Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or other related discipline.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation capabilities.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of GMP and other regulatory requirements relevant to an analytical environment required.
• An understanding of Empower (CDS System) and the ability to use it to capture and process data would be beneficial.
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications
• Highly detail orientated with an organised approach to work
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate successful planning and organisational skills.
• Able to interact effectively and positively with all internal departments.
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable problem solving skills.
• Strong sense of accountability for the outcome.