Production Support Scientist

29 June 2012

This vacancy is now closed

Ref code - PSS0612DX Closing Date - 19 July 2012
Location - Tayside Salary - <£20,000

Job summary

The Support Scientist will get the opportunity to work on projects and to get involved and put ideas forward, so we are looking for people who want to be part of a team, who are passionate and energetic, and are prepared to challenge themselves and others.

Job Description

The Person

The production Support Scientist will be a good communicator and be keen to build on their academic or lab-based experience. You will get the opportunity to work on projects and to get involved and put ideas forward, so we are looking for people who want to be part of a team, who are passionate and energetic, and are prepared to challenge themselves and others.

Duties Include:

  • Leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives and changes in the Production Department (and potentially across other departments) including scale up and cost reduction initiatives
  • Supporting new product transfers into production
  • Providing technical, practical, supervisory and training support to the Production Department for routine manufacture, projects and troubleshooting when required
  • Management and planning of key products in production
  • Production Support Scientists are responsible for the quality and efficiency of both themselves and others who work with them as part of their team

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter with an outline of why you are suitable for this role.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Chemistry or Biological based degree is required at least 2:2
  • Candidate must be PC literate in windows office suite (word, excel, outlook, powerpoint)
  • Excellent verbal and written skills are essential
  • Experience in working in laboratory to cGMP or ISO 9001 standards is advantageous but full training will be given
  • Project work experience is advantageous

Benefits

Excellent benefits and development opportunities

Our Benefits package includes the following:

  • Income protection (75% of salary until retirement)
  • 5% matched pension
  • Death in Service
  • Private medical cover
  • Personal and professional development opportunities

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