QC Manager

CK Group is recruiting for a QC Manager on behalf of a growing manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, to be based at their site in Sandwich on a permanent basis.

Joining the company in their state of the art facilities, you will beresponsible for managing the QC laboratory and QC team on a daily basis. This is a hands-on role where you will perform analytical testing as required and report accurate results.

The key responsibilities will be to:

• Perform physical andanalytical testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished product using techniques including HPLC and GC
• Ensure departmental adherence to GMP requirements.
• Verification and approval of testing data generated within the Q.C Laboratory.
• Ensure that laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained at all times and documented accurately.
• Writing, revision and approval of key quality documentation.
• Developing methods and SOP’s
• Writing up reports on QC activities.
• Undertakelaboratory investigations and OOS reports when required.
• Undertake troubleshooting and maintenance on Q.C equipment.
• Co-ordination of analytical testing carried out by 3rd parties, when required.
• Developing validation protocols, validation reports, product specifications and technical reports.
• Day to day management and oversight of the QC laboratory.
• Identification and evaluation of new analytical techniques to support both production and customers.
• Training of QC staff

Tobe considered for the position you should be an experienced QC professional with experience of people management within a GMP environment.

For more information, or to apply for the position, please contact Sarah Farrow on 0191 3706486 or sfarrow@ckgroup.co.uk. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential for this role.idered for the role you will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Experience of working in a targeted business development role in a relevant chemistry based organisation
• Candidates looking to move into a commercial role from an analytical chemistry background may be considered for the position.

This role will include significant UK based travel, and a full UK driving licence is essential/

For more information or to apply for the position please contact Sarah Farrowon 0191 3706486 or sfarrow@ckgroup.co.uk. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential for this role.her at conferences or seminars appropriate to the discipline.

• Contribute to grant applications submitted by others.
• Begin to write, with appropriate support, bids for individual research funding or, where funders do not permit this, contribute to the writing of collective bids.
• Begin to referee papers for external bodies.
• Participate effectively in activities to achieve engagement with research, and/or impact beyond academia.
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Criteria

Education, Experience & Achievements

Essential

• A relevant postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in the field of carbohydrate material science.
• Previous experience of independent research.
• Presentations at conferences and a track record of publications in respected journals or equivalent in the field.

Desirable

• Research experience in polysaccharide and their industrial applications.
• Involvementin packaging material research and development.
• Materials formulation and characterisation expertise.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable communication skills in English language.
• Good IT skills in Microsoft/Adobe Programmes.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Initiative in planning research.
• Detailed subject knowledge in the area of research.
• Specialist knowledge and practical skills capable of leading to independent, original contributions to the subject area.
• High-level analytical skills.
• Full awareness of the ethical issues involved in their research work.

Desirable

• Project managementexperience.
• Team working skills.
• Communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learnin others.
• Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that

Desirable

• A passion for making a positive impact on the environment especially in plastic waste.