Work in our client company’s pharmaceutical laboratory in Geleen. Carry out protocol-based analyses, use analytical equipment and support method validation. An MBO qualification and at least two years of pharmaceutical-industry experience are required.
The role
As a Laboratory Technician, you perform protocol-based analytical work on raw materials, packaging materials, intermediates and finished products. You document findings objectively in line with internal procedures, work instructions and current GMP standards.
You work with analytical equipment and contribute to method validation. You prepare analytical study protocols and reports under supervision. After documented training, you independently operate the equipment for which you have user authorization.
Responsibilities
- Keep training records up to date for the documents, equipment and methods required in the laboratory.
- Check the status of analytical equipment.
- Maintain and improve the tidiness of laboratories and workstations. Constructively address colleagues if standards of tidiness are not met.
- Register incoming chemicals and reagents, as well as analytical samples.
- Prepare samples for analysis and arrange samples for external contract-analysis services.
- Record practical details in laboratory journals according to procedure, including dilutions and the identification numbers of equipment, samples and chemicals used.
- Retrieve raw data from analytical equipment and prepare it for reporting using templates, spreadsheets, forms and draft CoAs.
- Peer-review analytical data.
- Detect and escalate deviations and out-of-specification (OOS) results; initiate the appropriate follow-up under supervision.
- Perform method-validation activities in consultation with your supervisor, and prepare and validate spreadsheets for analytical data reporting under supervision.
- Complete daily tasks such as cleaning, chemical-waste disposal and replenishing consumables and materials.
Safety and teamwork
- Use personal protective equipment and read the required safety documentation, such as MSDS, before working with pharmaceutical substances.
- Work safely, taking account of your own safety and that of others.
- Make objective notes in the laboratory journal while carrying out experiments.
- Assist and train Level I Laboratory Technicians.
What you bring
- An MBO-level qualification.
- At least two years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- GMP experience is preferred.
- Basic spoken and written English.
- Intermediate Office 365 skills, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Willingness to complete training according to internal procedures.
- Experience with HPLC, FT-IR, UV-Vis and rheology.
What is offered
Our client company offers a challenging position with excellent employment terms in a dynamic and inspiring environment. You will work with an enthusiastic team and have flexible working hours. Internal courses and training support your development and help you expand your knowledge and experience.