Laboratory Technician

Job title:

Laboratory Technician

Company

AptarGroup

Job description

Job Opportunity – Laboratory TechnicianWho we areNanopharm, an Aptar Pharma Company, is a world leading specialist contract research and development organization offering product development services for orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDPs).Nanopharm operates a fee-for-service model, helping its clients navigate the scientific, technical and regulatory challenges in developing nasal and respiratory drug products from discovery through to clinical investigations (‘IND’). Its service offerings provide the most efficient path to success for its clients by providing an integrated product development service covering:

• Advanced materials characterization
• Analytical method development
• Formulation development and testing
• Inhaled biopharmaceutics

These early phase services aid successful product development by understanding how material properties and processing conditions influence product functionality and therefore reduce risks and expedite drug development timelines. Nanopharm’s proprietary technology and analytical platforms for advanced materials characterization, formulation & device development and in-silico modelling of in vivo behaviour, have provided Nanopharm a technical competitive edge, helping it become an international market leader. For more information visit:You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with AptarWe have an exciting position open at Nanopharm, which is an Aptar Pharma Company: Laboratory Technician, reporting to our Laboratory Supervisor. These positions will be based in Cwmbran and will involve conducting pharmaceutical product analysis for our customers to a high degree of precision and efficiency.This is how your journey begins:Role OverviewThe main responsibilities of the role are to review and maintain:

• All glassware (cleaning and replenishing stock)
• Stock of consumables (including, e.g., pipettes PPEs)
• Organization and storage of all chemical’s substances in according to safety instructions, updating stock list and replenishing where needed
• Laboratory waste disposal (proper designation of waste e.g., chlorinated and non-chlorinated)
• Equipment calibration
• All laboratory logbooks and making sure they are filled in correctly.
• Booking columns and standards (API, excipients, degradation products)
• Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.

Live Our ValuesEnsure you are an advocate and role model for exemplary performance aligned to the Aptar / Nanopharm Values in everything you do:

• We Respect and Trust People
• We believe in the value of each individual
• We challenge ourselves to take initiative and develop our full potential
• We promote teamwork and cooperation at all levels
• We strive for relationships that are based on openness, honesty and feedback
• We act ethically and responsibly, holding ourselves accountable to all stakeholders

Job Details / ResponsibilitiesJob descriptions cover approximately 85% of a role, and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties. You are expected to carry out other activities that are within reasonable scope of the role.Basics

• Promote Nanopharm & Aptar’s best interests at all times by the positive and effective manner in which you perform your duties
• Complete timesheets, expenses claims and appraisals in a timely manner as specified by Stakeholders
• Maintain an up to date training record and submit to your line manager at least every 6 months for review, making updates and amendments as necessary
• Read and Understand all assigned SOPs via the EQMS system in the timeframe specified
• Ensure confidential information pertaining to the company is not divulged to 3rd parties with appropriate legal framework or permission
• Use of IT equipment (e.g. phones, laptops, etc.) is in line with the appropriate Aptar policies

People

• To inspire all departmental team members by personal example and good work ethic, ensuring alignment to the work being conducted to the values, vision and core strategy.
• Clearly communicate and update senior members of the team on the status of ongoing tasks throughout the day and raise an errors or issues promptly.

Science & Research

• To work diligently with chemicals and solutions, ensuring correct storage and handling.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring areas of non-compliance are brought to the attention of relevant personnel and/or line manager.
• Contribute to the authoring of SOPs and Business Operating Procedures (BOPs) as required.
• Assist in updating equipment cards to reflect equipment qualification status.
• Ensure periodic reviews are conducted in a timely manner and are not delayed.
• Ensure your training record is up to date and complete at all times (audit ready).

Continuous Improvement

• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities as required to drive forward business improvements.
• Take ownership for own training and development, highlighting to management where you feel further training is required.

Health Safety & the Environment

• Work closely with the Health & Safety team to facilitate a safe laboratory.
• Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Organizing the laboratory and keeping the benches clean and clear of consumables and chemicals.
• Ensure correct use of PPE at all times acting as a role model for exemplary HSE compliance for all laboratory users/visitors.
• Ensuring that generated waste is properly disposed of and managed. Irresponsible disposal into the environment must be avoided.
• Ensure any accidents are logged correctly and promptly in line with the internal reporting procedures.
• Ensure any improvements in safety are adopted quickly and correctly.

Operations co-ordination

• Organising and conducting replenishment of consumables, solvents, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Organising and conducting daily checks and verifications on critical equipment’s functionality (balances, humidity chambers, fridges/freezers, etc.)
• Organising calibration, preventative/reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Supporting the Laboratory Supervisor with the replacement/upgrade of laboratory equipment, including:

• Evaluating options to present to stakeholders/Site Leadership Team.
• Sourcing and procurement.
• Installation and associated qualifications (if required).
• Routine maintenance/calibration schedule.

Systems and Processes

• Ensure issues with IT systems are logged with a ticket promptly and raise to senior members of the team. Do not allow issues to continue without resolution.

Capabilities & technology

• Ensure excellent levels of housekeeping to ensure standards are maintained after the scientists have completed laboratory work.
• Ensure issues, problems or improvements with the use of the facilities is communicated to senior members of the team promptly.

What you will bring on the journey

• A first degree in a science, pharmacy or relevant disciple 2.1 or above could be advantageous

Experience:

• Previous experience of working in a lab based environment (can be previous work or academic experience)
• Awareness of regulatory requirements e.g. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Detail orientated person and highly organised.
• Confident working in a team and using own initiative.
• Proven flexibility in adjusting to a rapidly evolving workload and remaining calm under pressure.
• Displays adherence to and promotion of the company values at all times.
• Takes ownership for own personal development.

Ability to travel: occasional travel for training, inter-site support and customer/3rd party assistance. Travel to split site may also be required for training purposes.Other requirements:

• Detail orientated person and highly organised.
• Positive and curious attitude to own growth and development.
• Proven flexibility in adjusting to a rapidly evolving workload and remaining calm under pressure
• Displays adherence to and promotion of the company values at all times

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes: medical, life, disability and wellness.

Be You. Be AptarAptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Expected salary

Location

Cwmbran, Torfaen

Job date

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 02:37:43 GMT

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