Instrument Specialist

Purpose 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 Responsibilities 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. Requirements Applications are invited from candidates who have a 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 Skills: Analytical Skills Laboratory instrumentation GMP