Scientist, QC (20 month contract)

Come and Save Lives with Us!

SERB is a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company that equips healthcare providers worldwide with life-saving medicines for patients facing rare conditions and emergencies.

For over 30 years we have consistently provided emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes.

Today SERB has over 500 employees in 18 countries and group revenue in excess of €400m. With a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, along with a global network of trusted distribution partners, we make a broad range of essential medicines available in over 100 countries.

Having the right culture is as important to us as having the right portfolio. We are guided by our four values:

• We make patients our priority
• We act with accountability and integrity
• We work together as one team        
• We look for better ways forward      

By expanding our reach through selective acquisitions and entering new markets, we’re not just supplying medicine; we’re improving the standard of care for more patients around the world.

Broad Function
To perform general duties and project work within the QCA and QCM laboratories.

Principle Responsibilities
•    Support analytical method transfer and validation activities
•    Administer the training of new and existing employees.
•    Perform routine duties as required in the relevant laboratory in order to ensure the timely generation of accurate data, inclusive of QMS activities.
•    Ability to perform technical/MLE/OOT/OOS investigations in line with procedures.
•    Critically analyse and evaluate QC data, ensuring all criteria for trending are met and trends identified and raised appropriately.
•    Ensure all activities follow standard operating procedures and/or protocols and, where appropriate, are performed in compliance with GxP.
•    Support the studies required to characterise both existing/new products and support characterisation and stability assessments as required.
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.

Education and Experience
•    Educated to degree level in an appropriate scientific discipline with experience in a biopharmaceutical or closely related industry.
•    Experience in a similar laboratory environment together ideally linked with knowledge of regulatory requirements.
•    Computer literate.

Skills and Attributes
•    Competent and organised with ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently.
•    Ability to work closely with others, display good team spirit and demonstrate initiative when required.
•    A flexible and willing attitude with the desire to continually improve and develop both self and junior colleagues.
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver and follow instructions and guidance.
•    Methodical, organised with an aptitude for detail.
•    Able to take responsibility and give direction as required.
 

Serb Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.