Kedrion Biopharma have a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven Analyst to join our Raw Materials, Chemistry department on-site in Elstree, Hertfordshire. This role is perfect for recent Life Science graduates and individuals at the beginning of their careers who are passionate about Life Science and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment

As a Raw Materials Analyst, you will play an important role within the Materials Compliance team carrying out duties for the inspection and assessing of incoming materials and components against approved specifications & documentation ensuring materials are suitable for use in manufacturing.

Experience working in a laboratory setting is essential; this may have been gained through academic study, university research projects, industrial placements, or early professional experience. We particularly welcome applications from candidates at the beginning of their careers who are looking to build strong foundations in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.

As the role is based in the warehouse, we are requiree to carry out a Basic Disclosure Security check plus 5 year work/education references with no gaps

Our site is not easily accessible by public transport so please take this into consideration when applying as this role is fully on-site.

Duties & Responsibilities -

Inspection and assess incoming materials and components against approved specifications/ documentation ensuring materials are suitable for use in manufacturing.

Perform and support the sampling, testing, quarantine and release/rejection of raw materials and components in accordance with approved procedures.

Undertake a range of raw material testing activities following appropriate training and competency assessment, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, BPL policies and GMP.

Preparing reagents, standards and control samples required for testing ensure appropriate laboratory housekeeping and safe working practices are maintained.

Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Quality, Manufacturing, Laboratory and other relevant departments to ensure materials are available for use in accordance with quality and operational requirements.

Promptly identify, document and escalate deviations, out-of-specification (OOS), out of trend (OOT) and other atypical results, supporting investigations where required.

Ensure OOS, invalid results and other quality related records are initiated and progressed in a timely manner.

Accurately record, review, collate, and report test and inspection results using approved documentation and computer systems.

Maintain accurate material status, traceability and documentation records, ensuring materials are appropriately identified and controlled throughout the warehouse and testing process.

To ensure equipment used is clean, calibrated and maintained. Perform system suitability checks where required.

Skills & Education required to help you within the role –

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or Biochemistry.

• Computer literate – competent in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular word and excel at an intermediate level.

• Communication skills – Able to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers peers and clients.

• Practical laboratory skills
• Experience of inspecting materials is desirable.

• Understanding of GMP/GLP.

• Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, both within a laboratory and across pharmaceutical processes.

• Knowledge of laboratory SOPs and ability to revise and write new procedures.
• Basic Disclosure Security check plus 5 year work/education references with no gaps

In return we offer –

We're looking for highly motivated and experienced people to drive the business forward. In return you'll be supported in developing your skills with ongoing training and career opportunities.

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking