Laboratory Analyst
Witney (Oxfordshire)
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures leading-edge glucose monitoring systems and test strips for use in both home and hospital settings, and we have recently launched a new system that will revolutionise how people with diabetes around the world monitor their glucose levels. We are passionate about doing work that improves the quality of people’s lives.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Analyst to join our Operations team to provide accurate and reliable analytical service to the manufacturing solution preparation and material receiving function.
To ensure the timely supply of verified materials for the manufacture of quality and compliant products, you will play a key part in the testing and verification of incoming materials. Using various tools and instruments, including HPLC, UV-Vis and FTIR, along with review of associated documentation, you will provide approval for raw materials and support their onward transfer through the manufacturing process. Working as part of a team, you will also share responsibility for maintaining a clean and well-stocked laboratory working environment.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual who takes initiative and is able to work within a team. You will need to have good communication and time management skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
To be successful, you should have completed secondary education, with preference being given to candidates with previous laboratory experience, regulated environments, quality orientated industries, and exposure of GLP and GMP. Full training will be provided.
In addition to a competitive salary, Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package which includes a defined-contribution pension scheme, a share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme which you can tailor to your own requirements. Here at Witney, we also like to help our employees live life to the fullest, and therefore we offer a range of optional initiatives for you to get involved in, including onsite allotments, couch to 5k campaigns, bee keeping, yoga and more!
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable