Overview
Stability Assistant (Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, GB, HU1 1AA)
We are Reckitt
​Research & Development​
We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.
The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.
About the role
The Stability Expert Group are accountable for the highly efficient delivery of pivotal stability studies and associated data for our product shelf-life assignment and dossier registrations.
Based in the busy fast paced analytical laboratory, which is designed for up to 175 analysts providing expert analytical support in the delivery of world-class innovation and continued maintenance of company health brands. Utilising modern technology and capabilities you will support the delivery of effective future proof data to support our product shelf-life assignments and dossier registrations
Reporting to the R&D Stability Senior Associate, the R&D Stability Assistant is responsible for the generation, review, and reporting of stability data for their projects. Â
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Closing Date 8th October
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
Your responsibilities
– 100% laboratory based focusing on Analytical Testing
– Be responsible for the compliant generation and reporting of Reckitt’s long term / pivotal stability studies that are allocated to you
– Contribute to the delivery of continuous improvement across your team.
– Daily, fast-paced problem solving
– Contributing to simplification of ways of working, maintaining compliance but recognising business specificities when required
– Maintain audit readiness, contributing to audits as requiredÂ
– Coach and mentor other assistants and/or apprentices within the Stability Expert team
– Working on brands across the Reckitt portfolio which will include Nurofen & Mucinex, as well as the opportunity to work on Gaviscon, Local Heroes and other pain brands
The experience we're looking for
– Degree in a relevant scientific (typically chemistry, life-sciences, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,)
– Understanding of laboratory processes and procedures and stability/product development,Â
– Some experience from within a working laboratory
– Understanding and knowledge of HPLC & Wet Technique
– Able to deal with multiple projects with agreed deadlines·
– A practical scientific person, who enjoys being hands onÂ
– Understanding of regulatory, cGMP and Health and SafetyÂ
What we offer
Equality
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