Scientist, QC Raw Material Sampling - Slough, UK

Scientist, QC Raw Material Sampling - Slough, UK

Contract Type:

Contractor

Location:

Slough

Industry:

Pharmaceuticals

Contact Name:

Calum Nelson

Contact Phone:

Date Published:

28-Jul-2025




Location: Slough, onsite

Schedule: Monday to Tuesday – 9 am to 5:30pm, Wednesday to Friday – 11am to 6:30pm

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Pay range: £16.00 - £18.50 per hour



Summary

This role involves working in a GMP-regulated cleanroom environment, with a primary focus on accurately dispensing and sampling raw materials according to strict quality standards. The position also includes maintaining calibration and inventory, coordinating with cross-functional departments, and supporting team training and documentation compliance. The successful candidate will operate within a warehouse setting, utilizing both electronic and paper-based GMP systems to document activities and ensure regulatory standards are upheld.


Responsibilities

  • Perform raw material sampling, including:
    • Generating sampling labels
    • Recording transactions using GMP-compliant electronic systems
    • Transferring raw material containers into and out of the cleanroom
    • Conducting sampling procedures in compliance with GMP guidelines
    • Documenting transfers and sampling in logbooks and records
    • Returning materials to designated stock locations
    • Delivering sampled materials to Quality Control laboratories
    • Managing retention sample storage and disposal
  • Maintain cleanroom conditions and appropriate inventory levels
  • Monitor and ensure calibration of equipment and environment is up to date
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Validation teams to coordinate maintenance activities
  • Supervise and maintain high standards in usage and cleaning logbooks
  • Provide training and guidance to junior team members or analysts
  • Initiate and manage documentation such as EWRP (paper/electronic systems)
  • Perform testing of samples and report results in compliance with GMP procedures
  • Lead or support the creation and resolution of quality records including Deviations, Change Controls, OOS/OOT, and CAPAs
  • Own and update documentation, ensuring timely implementation of changes
  • Assist during internal, customer, and regulatory audits and follow up on action items
  • Maintain training compliance at or above 95% and attend required sessions within deadlines

Desired Skills

  • Strong knowledge of GMP practices
  • Experience in laboratory or cleanroom environments
  • Familiarity with chemical and biochemical sampling techniques
  • Accurate data recording and reporting
  • Competence in managing and contributing to quality records
  • Effective communication and teamwork in cross-functional settings

Education:

  • Required: A-Level education or equivalent experience in Chemistry or a related field
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Chemistry

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