Environmental Health jobs in Brighton

At Allergy Therapeutics our mission is to transform lives by breaking new ground in immunology treatment. As global pioneers of convenient treatment for allergy and immune-related disorders, we are entering an exciting new chapter in our history with the launch of a new, innovative product in one of our European markets, bringing new growth and opportunities for us as business and for our people.

We are increasing capacity at our Worthing site which is our primary site for the manufacture and testing of our products, and we are hiring for a number of new roles covering a range of shifts.

We are currently recruiting a QC Scientist roles in our Microbiology testing laboratory at intermediate level II.

The salary range for this roles is £31,050 (level II) including the shift premium.

The role will work on our fixed late shift working 14:00 to 22:00 (Monday to Friday).

Our benefits include:

• Free onsite parking, location very close to East Worthing railway station
• Monday to Friday working
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with an increase after 3, 5 and 10 years
• Real career opportunities with the chance to follow technical, science or management pathways
• Pension, private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
• Access to remote GP, physio, and employee assistance, as well as a variety of deals and discounts

Who we are looking for

We are looking for Life Science Graduates (level II) to work as part of the team delivering QC testing activities with a particular focus on Environmental Monitoring (~70% of the role).

The role has a GMP focus and you must be comfortable with changing priorities whilst maintaining lab compliance at all times.

You will be part of a fantastic team and part of a company who aim to transform patients’ lives and the lives of those around them Working as part of an innovative team, we can offer opportunities to develop your skills and grow your future career with us. can improve your skills and grow a career with us.

The working hours are 37.5 per week with paid overtime available during busy periods.

The role

• Performing environmental monitoring of the Classified Areas to support manufacturing
• Performing routine analytical testing on raw and source materials following Pharmacopeia
• Preparing and testing samples in support of in process monitoring for production
• Preparing reagents and solutions for use in analysis
• Performing routine analytical testing of finished products for the purposes of release in accordance with the standard analytical methods and the weekly test schedule
• Performing any additional analysis in support of development projects or as part of investigations for out of specifications/out of expectations
• Entering data onto the LIMS system
• Acting as checker for analyst methods and test results and validate in LIMS

Laboratory support

• Supporting and training colleagues in analytical methods as required
• Assisting with laboratory equipment validation
• Assisting with investigation of OOS and deviations after undertaking the appropriate training
• Appropriately raising and reporting any potential or confirmed OOS and deviations and notify the relevant departments
• Undertaking and completing tasks such as Root Cause Analysis, NC report writing or laboratory Hypothesis investigation in order to determine a suitable root cause for a deviation or OOS (if applicable)
• Performing bench freeze on all carried out analysis/testing
• Performing and reporting assay and product trending
• Undertaking the drafting, completion and checking of SAMs, risk assessments or SOPs as and when required, which aid in the training of personnel in the laboratory
• Liaising with various departments within the company, such as Production and Planning to deliver updates on testing and raise any concerns or issues that arise that may affect scheduling and product release

The interview process

Successful candidates will be invited to an initial video call via Teams and then those who are suitable will be invited to a 2nd stage interview onsite, this will involve a tour of the facility.

You will be required to undertake a practical lab-based assessment exercise as part of the 2nd stage interview.

About us

Allergy Therapeutics is a market leading, pioneering immunology business with specialist experience in the research and development of allergy treatments.

We believe that transformational outcomes for patients are achieved by directly treating the cause, rather than just managing symptoms. Driving convenience; our ultra-short course treatments make life easier.

We are a proud and passionate team with a vision that delivers growth and transforms the way we think about immunology.

Quality Control, Quality Control Scientists, Manufacturing, QC testing, sterile manufacturing, GMP, Good Manufacturing Practice

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00-£31,050.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worthing BN14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Are you happy to work on a shift basis of late shifts: 2pm - 10pm?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person