HRJOB8379 Crystallisation Team Leader
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Position Overview & Specifications
Crystallisation Team Leader
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Ref No: HRJOB8379
Business Unit: Sciences
Location: Craigavon
Open To: Internal and external applicants welcome
The Role
Working as part of the Physical Sciences team, based in our global headquarters in Craigavon, you will be responsible for the development of fit-for-purpose crystallisation procedures on behalf of external clients or in support of Almac Sciences' chemistry projects.
These include, but are not limited to, determination of solubility in organic solvents, determination of metastable zonewidths, use of Design of Experiment approaches, use of PAT technology, investigation of diverse crystallisation parameters and transfer of crystallisation procedures to kilo lab or plant in support of Almac Sciences' production teams.
As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.
Essential Criteria
- BSc (Or equivalent) in chemistry
- Experience of development of crystallisation processes and transfer to manufacture.
- Experience in leading technical aspects of development projects.
- Able to lead and mentor a team of development chemists
Desirable Criteria
(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exists)
- PhD in chemistry
- Experience in taking a technical leadership role across several complex crystallisation projects in parallel.
- Experience in troubleshooting challenges during crystallisation isolation processes
- Experience in leading a successful team delivering crystallisation process development
Reward
For the successful candidate, we offer an attractive benefits package which will include a competitive salary, annual bonus, employer pension contributions, 34 days paid annual leave, healthcare benefits and much more. Please see further details on the Benefits Tab.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Closing Date: Thursday 20th April 2023 at 17:00
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HRJOB8379 Crystallisation Team Leader roles across Almac Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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