Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Systems Specialist.

With ultra-modern manufacturing facilities based we are one of the largest and most successful healthcare companies in the world specialising in the development, manufacture and distribution of a broad range of innovative products designed to improve human health. The Analytical Development and Commercialisation (ADC) department is responsible for all analytical support to the site. This involves testing of raw materials, Excipients, Components, intermediates, Drug Substance and Drug product.

The position reports to the Laboratory Systems Lead.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals in a modern analytical laboratory using the most up to date technology and quality assurance procedures. The laboratory operates under Lean principles and employees the use of a wide variety of analytical techniques.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Compilation and completion of Analytical regulatory requests and data audits.
• Management of the site reference standard and comparison system.
• Maintenance of the site retain sample program and retain stores.
• Support for the site stability program.
• Oversight of the Vendor Manager inventory system for the ADC Laboratories.
• Active member of the laboratory systems group and providing support and leadership to the group in team building, safety, compliance and improvement objectives.
• Participate in assigned improvement projects.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Degree in Science (Chemistry, Physics or related Life Science) and/or relevant experience.
• Have knowledge of GMP standards
• Have knowledge Laboratory safety standards
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong documentation skills are required.
• Must be motivated, focused and technically strong.
• To maintain accurate records in compliance with GMP expectations
• To understand and internalise procedures relevant to GMP operations
• Communication - written, oral
• Team and interpersonal skills

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Bioanalytical Analysis, Chemical Synthesis, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Management, Documentations, Dosage Forms, Environmental Measurements, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Improvement Projects, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Laboratory Informatics, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Techniques, Manufacturing, Molecular Structure, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control Management, Regulatory Compliance {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

10/10/2025

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