Intern QC Chemistry

Are you ready to take the first step in your career within Quality Control? We have an exciting opening for a QC Intern in Swindon. Working within the QC team, there is a real opportunity to make a difference. With plenty of support for training, coaching and development, this could be an ideal role for an intern who wants to gain skills and experience and work within a positive and dynamic team!, POSITION SUMMARY: This role is responsible for the performing routine laboratory procedures and pharmaceutical analysis in support for the QC Chemistry Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES: - To perform quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates and/or finished products under cGMP conditions.

• To manage consumable, reagent and chemical reference standard stock control within the department.


• To perform routine equipment checks of laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters etc)


• To prepare, complete and archive technical documentation including but not limited to analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications, investigations and reports.


• To perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment.


• To perform washing of laboratory glassware


• To coordinate laboratory waste disposal streams


• To prepare laboratory bench reagents and solutions to be used in analysis


• To maintain own training records and support and train other team members as required.


• To participate in continuous improvement activities and look for further opportunities to progress the team/department.


• To communicate effectively with others on site and internationally, and to participate with them in problem solving activities.


• Ensure cGMP is applied in their area of work and comply with cGMP in all areas of the business.


• To work with HSE, cGMP and 5S in mind at all times.


• To carry out any other tasks which may be required from time to time.
  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: - Working towards a degree in Chemistry or strongly related scientific discipline


• Theoretical and practical experience of analytical techniques and laboratory equipment


• Effective communication skills at all internal and external levels.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Excellent organisational skills
  
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