Laboratory Analyst

What you will do:

Will work within the chemistry team, under direct supervision, with responsibility to carry out duties under effective and efficient chemistry & laboratory practices, which includes, but not limited to the following:

• Complete sampling / testing of raw materials, intermediate and finished products. Testing includes physical and chemical testing , (e.g.: PSA, FTIR, ATR, XRD, Mechanical Strength Testing)
• Complete routine verification activities.
• Provide business support, as applicable
• Understands role and the importance of meeting the requirements of the Laboratory.
• Understands the business requirements and potential implications owning to any failures to deliver products and services within the agreed timeframe / standard to Production and support functions.   
• Complete ordering and control of consumables and testing chemicals.
• Complete documentation review / storage - verification and GMP checks on all raw data / logbooks / records.
• Filing and archiving of records.
• Control of documentation associated with Raw Material Receiving Inspection, Traceability and other Quality Records that are to be maintained by the Laboratory.
• Control of Retain Sample areas (on-site and off-site) and overall process.
• Co-ordination of the testing which is out-sourced and liaises with Contract Laboratories.
• Execute Laboratory Equipment Qualifications and Test Method Validations.
• Own “out of specification” investigations and perform relevant testing.
• Progress updates through the QMS. Own related changes.
• Complete the Originator task for change control.
• Support to Laboratory training programme.
• Support Company and laboratory initiatives.
• Participate in both Internal and External Audits within Stryker.
• Own and drive identified cost savings.   
• Provide recommendations to support the business, continuous improvements in test methodologies / laboratory systems.   

• What you will need:
• Level 8 in STEM subject