QC Chemist
Publication date:
20 November 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Liverpool
Vantive: A New Company Built on Our Legacy
Since last year, Baxter has been on a journey to separate our Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.
At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.
*Completion of the proposed sale of Vantive to funds managed by the Carlyle Group is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.
Summary
We are currently looking for a QC Chemist to work from our high performing manufacturing plant in Wavertree Liverpool.
A QC chemist is responsible for supporting the chemical testing required during various stages of the manufacture of products at Liverpool. They must work as part of a team to ensure the required testing is performed following established practices and within the required time frames. They are expected to be able to perform all testing within the laboratory.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm (with some flexibility where needed).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Perform sample analysis for Raw Materials, In-process, Release and Stability
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Perform complex analysis methods using instruments such as SEC and AA
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Book in and control of samples
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Work with the QC Manager to organise work
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Perform support activities required for the function of the laboratory
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Follow established procedures for performing activities in the laboratory
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Follow Good Quality Control Laboratory Practices (GLP) at all times and ensures the work area they are responsible for is maintained in a clean and tidy state adhering to the 6S established for the area.
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Follows with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Manufacturing Documentation (GDP)
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Provide support for the Laboratory supervisor in any reasonable request relating to the laboratory operation.
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Able to support investigations and occasionally lead an investigation
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Provide support and training for others within the laboratory
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Performing reviewing team members lab testing
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Performing periodic review of relevant SOP’s for the area
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Performing Validation Maintenance of the Analytical methods used in the area
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Performing Pharmacopeia compliance checks on monograph methods used
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Proactively drive Continuous Improvements and Digital Transformation within the QC footprint
Experience and Qualifications
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Analytical weighing
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Sample dilutions
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Instrumental techniques (SEC-HPLC, AA, pH, Conductivity, TOC)
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Ability to react to unexpected situations
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Technical ability to trouble shoot
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Ability to use and understand Pharmacopeia’s
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Science based qualification degree level or significant experience working within a QC laboratory.
What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?
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Competitive total compensation package
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Professional development opportunities
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High importance placed on work life balance
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Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce
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