Social network you want to login/join with:Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost one hundred countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Group revenues in 2022 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE: CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit.We are guided by our five core values, which shape the way we work, every day: Improve Care, Deliver Results, Grow Together, Own It and Do What’s Right.This role is to be the site Chemical Testing Expert, supervising a team of Chemical Analysts to ensure the Analytical Chemistry laboratory performs to the required standard, meeting all regulatory and procedural requirements. The role involves shift work and providing technical support 7 days a week. Embrace and drive Convatec’s core mission, values, and priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Laboratory Team Leader in supervising a small team of Chemical Analysts, ensuring daily operations follow procedures and schedules.Support the Laboratory Team Leader in managing the analytical team’s workload and objectives.Maintain equipment maintenance and calibration schedules.Provide laboratory support for operations, planning testing schedules to ensure timely product release.Manage out-of-specification results, facilitate laboratory investigations, and involve the Laboratory Team Leader when necessary.Collect, trend, and report data to react to trends and inform the Laboratory Team Leader.Maintain laboratory metrics and control stock orders and inventory of consumables.Ensure waste disposal complies with EHS guidelines.Utilize SAP to facilitate product release processes.Ensure compliance with notified bodies regulations, GMP, and GLP standards.Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the lab.Support testing requests and project work, including method validations.Adhere to legal, corporate, and site legislation.Maintain validation and operational status of analytical test methods and equipment, performing repairs and preventative maintenance as needed.Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to resolve non-conformances and support root cause investigations in liaison with Quality Assurance.Key RequirementsExperience in a quality system within a complex, regulated manufacturing environment.Exposure to data management and interpretation.Strong written skills for technical reports and quality documents.Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and drive new initiatives.Knowledge of ISO standards and FDA regulations.Familiarity with continuous improvement and quality assurance methods.Experience coaching and mentoring laboratory technicians.Qualifications/EducationDegree in Chemistry or equivalent.Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Analytical Chemistry laboratory.Experience with ISO13485 and pharmacopeia references.Understanding of GMP and Quality Systems.In-depth knowledge of HPLC, ICP-MS, GC-FID, and AAS.Travel RequirementsNoneLanguagesEnglish: speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.Working ConditionsWork in laboratory, clean room, and office environments from 9:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute break. Must be available outside of work hours to support analysts.Our progress offers opportunities for growth. Seek new challenges, and you’ll find ways to make an impact. Embrace opportunities for self-growth to achieve more than ever before.This is a significant step forward. This is work that will move you.#LI-SF1#LI-OnsiteBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent ConvatecA formal recruitment process is required prior to employment, including an interview via an official Convatec email. Do not disclose personal information or pay fees if approached suspiciously. Contact us if unsure.Equal OpportunitiesConvatec provides equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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