Pharmaceutical Analysis Placement

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About Mundipharma Research

Based on the Cambridge Science Park, we provide world class research services to the Mundipharma/Napp Group of independent associated pharmaceutical companies throughout Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. With an international reputation for innovative research, we successfully and continuously improve the lives of our patients by discovering and developing new therapeutic products.

Pharmaceutical Analysis Placement

One Year Placement Opportunities for Science Students August 2015 to August 2016
You will play an integral part in product development activities and gain an insight into the product development lifecycle. You will also assist in providing practical analytical chemistry support for the development of pharmaceutical products. The Placement is challenging and varied, where your key responsibilities will be engaging in all aspects of analytical method development and validation, working with a wide range of innovative ethical pharmaceutical products and raw materials and also using state of the art analytical and separation science techniques, including IR, NIR, HPLC/UPLC and LC/MS.

The Role

To provide practical assistance and analytical chemistry support in the development of a range of pharmaceutical products working with a wide range of innovative ethical pharmaceutical products and raw materials and using state of the art analytical and separation science techniques.

Specific duties & responsibilities

• Assist in the practical analysis and testing of reference materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, raw materials, intermediates and product batches in support of product development, stability testing, pre-clinical testing, release for clinical trials and scale up.
• Keep accurate and comprehensive records for all work undertaken and make appropriate assessments of scientific data.
• Maintain accurate training records.
• Become proficient with and use appropriate analytical technologies and techniques demonstrating a practical approach and technical understanding.
• Assist in solving analytical and equipment related problems, in order to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department.
• Develop an understanding of the laboratory equipment, techniques, the theory and practice and documentation used in the scientific work being undertaken.
• Ensure the maintenance, cleanliness and validation status of laboratory equipment and facilities are appropriate for the work to be undertaken and in accordance with the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all work is undertaken in compliance with the requirements of cGxP (Current Good ‘Clinical, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical’ Practice), relevant codes of practice (e.g. Medicines Act 1968, EU Directives) and company/departmental SOPs. Ensure compliance with the requirements of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA).
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks to help fulfil the objectives of the Department.

What we will offer you

• Assisting with your future study and professional development.
• Providing an opportunity to apply and develop your skills and knowledge.
• Providing work that is of practical value and worthwhile to the Company.
• Gain an insight into career options for the future.
• Comprehensive training.

Our Key Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, non contractual bonus and private medical care.

How to apply

Please send your CV, together with a covering letter and one lab report from a relevant module to Sarah-Kate Atkins, HR Department, Mundipharma Research Limited, Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0AB or email sarah-kate.atkins@mundipharma-rd.eu