26N​/SMFS - Serum Formulation Scientist

Serum Formulation Scientist - (Job N/SMFS)

We have a career opportunity for a Serum Formulation Scientist within our Serum Formulation Team.

Randox Science Park (30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF
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Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours /

Shifts:

40 hours per week, working either 7am to 5.40pm, 8am to 6.40pm or occasionally 6pm to 6am, 4 shifts per week.

• The operation and basic maintenance of various laboratory equipment and machinery.
• Calculation and the checking of scientific calculations in all types of scientific units for control manufacture.
• Reviewing quality control test results and adjusting calculations as required.
• Ensuring all raw materials are in stock prior to formulations, through the use of Sage stock control system.
• Involvement with formulating exciting new products in collaboration with R&D.
• Analysis of functional test data.
• Assisting with technical support queries.
• Involvement with the introduction of new equipment and processes as part of a continual process improvement program.
• Ensuring all formulations and builds are formulated as per the manufacturing schedule and deadlines are met.
• Accurate completion of formulation records for each product manufactured and filtration of control materials.
• Ensuring the laboratory environment is always clean and organised and always audit ready.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a life science subject.
• Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritise work.
• Ability to reliably operate different types of equipment and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong numerical skills for a wide range of scientific calculations.
• Eligibility to work within the UK, without visa sponsorship.
• Flexibility around start and finish times when required due the nature of the formulation runs and schedule.
• Availability for an occasional night shift, depending on the departmental schedule.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH.
• Experience using a stock control system, such as Sage.
• Full UK driving licence.