Analytical Development Technician

Description

Centrient Pharmaceuticals is the leading manufacturer of beta-lactam antibiotics, and a provider of next generation statins and anti-fungals. We produce and sell intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms.

We stand proudly at the centre of modern healthcare, as a maker of essential and life-saving medicines.

With our commitment to Quality, Reliability and Sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our over 1800 employees work continuously to meet our customers’ needs. We work towards a sustainable future by actively participating in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Founded 150 years ago as the ‘Nederlandsche Gist- en Spiritusfabriek’, our company was known as Gist Brocades. Headquartered in Rotterdam (Netherlands), we have production facilities and sales offices in China, India, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and Mexico. Centrient Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm.

The R+D department has a vacancy in its team for the following position:

Analytical Development Technician

The main activities and responsibilities

• Analysis of samples from the development phase and incoming products (KSM, reagents, etc.) as well as scale up and exhibit batches. Analysis of stability samples.
• Development and optimization of analytical methods for quality control of APIs and its intermediates.
• Interpretation of analytical data for decision making.
• Validation, verification and transfer of analytical methods.
• Support to the QC department during method transfer.
• Complete ELN with the necessary primary data according to the data integrity requirements.
• Acts as contact person for the assigned Laboratory Instruments.
• Control and management of stock of reagents, solvents, consumables and standards.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience of at least 5 years in analytical development is essential.
• Higher Technician Diploma in Laboratory Analysis or related field
• Experience in development, validation and transfer of analytical methods.
• Experience in biotechnology is a plus
• Proficiency in analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, UV, PSD, MS, etc.).
• Expertise in Empower, OpenLab, LabX, LIMS, MasterControl.
• Knowledge and/or experience in AQbD and DoE is an asset.
• Working knowledge of GMP guidelines and quality standards
• Good command of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• High level of English, both oral and written.

Terms and reward

We offer a local contract in a challenging, comprehensive, operational environment, with many opportunities for personal input and growth and plenty of discussions with other professionals. The organization is very flat. You have a lot of freedom and responsibility in an open, direct, and informal atmosphere.

The Procedure

Please submit your application via the 'apply' button and upload your CV & cover letter in English. We also ask you to include information on your current remuneration. Only applications with CV and Cover Letter will be considered.

For more detailed information about the role and about the Recruitment & Selection process you can contact us via HRSpain@centrient.com. We invite you to visit our website www.centrient.com for information about our company.

Reference check procedures are part of the Centrient Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when a reference check is required.