New Product Quality Analyst

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Bespak is looking for a New Product Quality Analyst for this permanent position on the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary for this role is £25k to £27.5k. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, discretionary annual bonus, generous 10% pension contribution by the company, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life assurance.
Working Pattern – Monday to Friday usual working times of 8:30am to 5:00pm with an 8:30 am to 3:45pm finish on a Friday. There is some flexibility on start and finish times.
Once you click apply, you will be redirected to our company website to make your application.
As a New Product Quality Analyst, you'll play a vital role in the introduction of new products to Bespak. Your duties will include performing method development activities on Phase I, II and III/commercial products. You will also be responsible for analytical method validation of methods, as well as transfer of methods from customers. You will support stability programs for these products. Your experience will allow you to document your findings, and investigate any issues to guarantee product quality, purity, and safety. Additionally, you'll contribute to improving our processes and may even train new team members, all while adhering to strict regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical CDMO with over 350 employees, currently going through a period of significant site expansion. We are investing heavily to increase our capacity for developing and manufacturing sustainable pMDIs (asthma inhalers) with greener propellants, meeting the evolving standards of the industry, while providing comprehensive development, manufacturing, filling, and finishing solutions for a range of medical devices, including SMIs, DPIs, nasal sprays, and medical check valves.
As a New Product Quality Analyst your duties will include:

  • Conducting lab testing and analysis of samples.
  • Analysing data and contributing to quality.
  • Perform method development and validation activities.
  • Perform method transfer activities.
  • Investigating issues and identifying root causes.
  • Driving improvements and managing change.
  • Providing analytical support for audits.
    New Product Quality Analyst essential key skills and experience:
  • Knowledge of QC and GMP.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Project and investigation skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Aptitude for training and self-management.
    New Product Quality Analyst beneficial key skills and experience:
  • Technical knowledge of analytical method development and validation
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical stability processes
  • Experience in method transfers.
  • Proficiency in chromatographic data systems, LIMS,
  • Familiarity with global pharmaceutical regulations.
    New Product Quality Analyst Benefits:
    25 days holiday + bank holidays + Buy/Sell Scheme | A generous employer pension contribution | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent Health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will writing service | Active well-being programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking.
    Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.
    This could suit someone who has experience as a method development analyst, Quality Specialist, Quality Assurance Technician or Quality Control Inspector, QA, New Product QA.
    As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.
    A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.
    Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.
    We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.
    We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.
    We are proud to be a disability positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.
    By applying to this role, you are giving consent to Bespak Limited to process your personal data for employment/recruitment purposes only. All personal and sensitive data processed to Bespak is protected under GDPR regulations. To find out more about our privacy policy please visit our website or contact the local HR team.
    Strictly No Agencies - Our in-house recruitment team manage all our vacancies

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