Pharmaceutical Chemistry Technician

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Technician (Suitable for life science graduates) Location - Oxfordshire Salary - 30,000 - 32,000 Contract - Permanent Our client is a leading pharmaceutical CRO based in Oxfordshire who is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join their expanding pharmaceutical operative team. This position is only open to recent University Chemistry graduates who are looking for a fantastic opportunity to step into pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role is a shift-based position - 12 hour shifts with an even split of day shifts and night shifts The Role This is a role for newly graduated individuals, or those who have prior pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing experience. As a Pharmaceutical Technician, you will be responsible for: Supporting the scale-up production of organic compounds to be used as APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) on pilot-plant scale up to 150kg. Operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of purification equipment, reaction vessels and mixers to optimise production of pharmaceutical products. Use of analytical equipment such as GC-MS, HPLC, and NMR to monitor reaction progress. Accurately completing written documents and reporting any irregularities. Adhering to GMP standards and following company procedures to maintain high safety standards. Skills and Experience Needed Suitable applicants will have: Recently graduated from University with a degree in life sciences, preferably chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences, but biochemistry and more biological disciplines are fine (essential; equivalent experience in a similar role or education is welcome). An understanding of GMP and regulations within the pharmaceutical industry (desirable). Understanding of GC-MS, HPLC, and NMR (essential; use of this equipment is desirable). The ability to efficiently organise, plan and time manage (essential). The ability to effectively communicate with both customers and colleagues, both written and verbally (essential). The ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks (essential). A large sense of accountability (essential). Willingness to work 12 hour rotating shift patterns during days and nights (essential). The Package Being a leading pharmaceutical CRO, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis, with a competitive salary and generous shift allowance.

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