Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory based Instrument Specialist.  The position reports to the Laboratory Systems Lead.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals in a modern analytical laboratory using the most up to date technology and quality assurance procedures.  The laboratory operates under Lean principles and employees the use of a wide variety of analytical techniques.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

Maintaining Analytical Laboratory instrumentation in validated state to support testing activities in accordance with site schedules and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.The Instrumentation Specialist will review instrument calibrations to ensure uptime for all instruments supporting testing activities.Provides a preventative maintenance service to ensure functionality and a calibration service to maintain the instruments according to their working specifications.Ensures that all instruments are maintained in a validated state through a PM/PV schedule and ensuring that this schedule is adhered to by the Instrument group and contract vendors.Be part of a dynamic team responsible for Data Integrity requirements for all computerised and non computerised systems across all the laboratories.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

Degree in Science (Chemistry, Physics or related Life Science) and/or relevant experience.Have knowledge of GMP standards.Have knowledge Laboratory safety standards.Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.Strong documentation skills are required.Must be motivated, focused and technically strong.To maintain accurate records in compliance with GMP expectations.To understand and internalise procedures relevant to GMP operations.Communication - written, oral.Team and interpersonal skills.

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working model

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Remote

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Job Posting End Date:

03/9/2025

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Requisition ID:R337506