Science Graduate - Pharmaceutical

Reading
1 week ago
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Our Client is an independently owned and operated company that works exclusively with clinical trial materials. The UK site provides secondary packaging (labeling and kitting) of any dosage form into plain packaging to ensure blinding of supplies for clinical trials, and storage and distribution of clinical materials for use in clinical trials. Their facility near Reading serves as the distribution hub for the packaged clinical trial materials to Europe and the rest of the world.

They are now seeking a Project Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This position is a full time permanent role. It will be fully site based near Reading, Berkshire.

Our Client will consider new science graduates for this role who have an interest in the pharmaceutical / clinical trial industry.

Job Purpose

  • The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing the Project Management group with administrative support for clinical packaging development.

    Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Assist Project Managers and Associate Project Managers in the preparation of a clinical packaging run.

  • Proof randomization lists for blinded studies

  • Proof and verify variable data forms and production order forms to ensure the packaging run will be completed to the Client’s specifications

  • Prepare photographs for clients and material specifications

  • Create / Assist with packaging samples to ensure accurate packaging of clinical trial material.

  • Obtain quotes for ancillary kits, drug product, and process reorders

  • Create and track purchase orders

  • Create material specifications on incoming goods

  • Assemble batch records to be used in production

  • Label text approval as needed

  • Check activity lists for accuracy

    Qualifications and Experience

  • BSc or equivalent in a scientific subject

  • Our Client will consider new science graduates for this role who have an interest in the Pharmaceutical / Clinical Trial industry

  • Familiarity with cGMP

  • Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry

  • Good reading and writing skills

  • Good communication skills

  • English literacy

  • Excellent mathematical skills

  • Computer literacy skills

  • Good attention to detail

    In return our client is offering a salary of c£28,000 per annum basic plus benefits for the successful Candidate. (Salary is negotiable dependent on experience).

    Please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd

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