Associate Scientist 2 - Environmental Monitoring Support
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
Salary / Rate: -31,000 per annum
Contract Duration: 30 Weeks
Department: Quality Assurance / Laboratory Operations
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliant Associate Scientist to join our team in Witney on a 30-week contract basis.
In this role, you will provide vital operational, laboratory, and administrative support for site Environmental Monitoring (EM) programmes. You will play a central role in maintaining a fully compliant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment through accurate sample collection, rigorous data management, trend analysis, and inspection-ready record keeping.
Key Accountabilities andamp; Responsibilities
Environmental Monitoring Operations
Perform routine environmental monitoring activities, sample collection, labeling, and processing in strict accordance with approved protocols.
Support data trending and assist senior team members with investigations into out-of-trend environmental monitoring results.
Ensure monitoring equipment, testing materials, and consumables are properly maintained, stocked, and prepared for use.
Adhere strictly to GLP and GMP requirements across all monitoring duties.
Documentation andamp; Record Management
Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date batch records, laboratory logbooks, worksheets, and controlled documentation.
Review environmental monitoring records for accuracy and completeness to ensure an inspection-ready state.
Collate, scan, file, archive, and retrieve paper and electronic laboratory records in line with site retention procedures.
Assist with periodic document updates and policy reviews as assigned.
Data Management andamp; Reporting
Input, verify, and maintain monitoring data within electronic quality management systems and databases.
Compile operational data for routine compliance summaries, technical reports, and team presentations.
Identify data trends or discrepancies and communicate findings clearly to line management.
Quality, Safety andamp; Administrative Support
Maintain full compliance with site Quality Systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and EHS (Environmental Health andamp; Safety) regulations.
Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives by preparing required documentation.
Provide day-to-day departmental support, including stock inventory control, order raising, and activity scheduling.
Key Requirements andamp; Experience
Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles within a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.
Systems Proficiency: Strong computer literacy, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with electronic quality or database systems.
Data Integrity andamp; Precision: Outstanding attention to detail with strong record-keeping, trend analysis, and document review skills.
Organization andamp; Collaboration: Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize routine sampling tasks, work effectively in cross-functional teams, and follow strict protocols consistently.
Why Apply?
This contract position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on quality and environmental monitoring experience within a highly regulated manufacturing site, developing core skills in GMP compliance, data integrity, and laboratory operations.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.