Job Description
Lead Scientist - Quality Control
With over 60 years of global experience, Wickham Micro Limited are a world leader in providing contract microbiology services to the pharmaceutical and medical device industry; ensuring the products we test are safe and effective for their intended use.
Our Company is a great place to work, and we want you to enjoy working with us. There are various ways in which you can progress, whether you wish to become a Subject Matter Expert in a particular area or climb the ladder and become a more senior member of the team – you tell us, and we will work with you to help you
Main Duties
- To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with the method/s supplied, in a manner to obtain accurate results and to inform their Laboratory Manager, Senior Business Manager or General Manager of any circumstances arising that may jeopardise the integrity of such results.
- To ensure all data is collated, reviewed and approved for laboratory records for the preparation of reports and for compliance with quality procedures for work performed in their Section.
- Prepare protocols, reports and other standard laboratory documentation (such as non-conformance reports, change controls and risk assessments) in compliance with company procedures.
- Problem solving where necessary; applying acquired expertise to analyse and solve problems including those without clear precedent. Identify root cause and appropriate actions, contributing ideas and suggestions to improve current process.
- To work in compliance with GLP, GMP and the general and Health and Safety policies and procedures of Wickham Micro Quality System.
- To undertake work as directed by the Laboratory Manager, Senior Business Manager or General Manager, including cross-training between areas of work as far as reasonably practicable.
- To be a direct contact for clients and business development
- To ensure work is undertaken within time and budgetary constraints.
Additional Duties
- To undertake advanced technical procedures when this cannot be undertaken by another member of staff in the team.
- To review and have current knowledge of the requirements of GMP for contract laboratories, the principles of GLP and the responsibilities of a Study Director/Principal Investigator.
- Attend training committee meetings.
- Lead Lean process improvements in the section.
Responsible For
- Keep the Laboratory Manager, Senior Business Manager or General Manager informed concerning the status of their work, including situations which may lead to potential delays.
- Approve data for specific work.
- Communicate with customers and take ownership to ensure that the customers’ requirements are met on both time and quality.
- Promote Company policy as formalised with the Laboratory Manager, Senior Business
- Manager and General Manager, and where necessary the CEO and to discuss and advise matters affecting the implementation of this policy.
- Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and catalogue experience and CPD in training records.
- To undertake the role of GMP Champion within their department to promote quality management tools, as well as coordinating best practice across Wickham Microproducts we test are safe and effective for their intended use
Critical Skills Required
- Organisational/Project management skills
- Accuracy/attention to details
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Able to handle the busy and quiet periods.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Effective people manage skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £25,500.00 per year
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gosport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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