Laboratory Equipment Specialist

We are currently looking for a Laboratory Equipment Specialist to join a leading Pharmaceutical company based in the Kent area. As the Laboratory Equipment Specialist you will be responsible for overseeing the stability program, performing validation testing, cleaning validation studies, method transfers and analytical method development. As well as equipment procurement, qualification, validation and completing IQ OQ PQ documentation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your duties as the Laboratory Equipment Specialist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. As the Laboratory Equipment Specialist you will Liaise and supervisor laboratory contract service providers. Oversee the Analytical method Development and Validation, schedule and produce annual report for the Validation Master Plan.

2. You will perform analytical work for method transfers and carry out training of Quality Control staff where necessary and associated reporting as well as taking as a supervisory role establishing and maintaining Laboratory Support KPIs.

3. As the Laboratory Equipment Specialist you will have an understanding of the process of equipment procurement and lead IQ/OQ/PQ projects for the lab.

4. You will ensure the design and implementation of qualification/validation studies for equipment/systems/processes and subsequent reporting. As well as ensure laboratory equipment is suitably qualified, calibrated and maintained.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Laboratory Equipment Specialist we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

1. Relevant degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent industry experience.

2. Proven industry experience in Analytical method development and validation within a healthcare or pharmaceutical company.

3. A working knowledge and practical experience with equipment qualification, validation, calibration and maintenance.

Key Words: IQ, OQ, PQ, Cleaning Validation, Equipment Validation, Validation Master Plan, Equipment Qualification, Method Development, Method Validation.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development. We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.