Quality Laboratory Technician

1 month ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Applications are invited for the position of Quality Laboratory Technician in the Radiopharmaceutical Unit (RPU), Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre, a Major Imaging Research Facility within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The key function of the RPU is to manufacture short-lived radiopharmaceuticals to the high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for the clinical imaging technique of Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

You will work within the Quality Team and be responsible for supporting and assisting with quality control and quality assurance duties related to the production of Carbon-11 and Fluorine-18 radiopharmaceuticals, using HPLC, GC and other analytical equipment, following SOPs. The role holder will provide general laboratory and clean room maintenance, including preparation of chemicals for routine use, managing stock control of consumables and disposal of waste chemicals.

In addition, the post holder will support the QA Chemist in managing the electronic Quality Management System, to include the collection of supporting documents i.e. SOPs and validations; ensuring records such as staff training and production batches are logged and tracked.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of HNC or equivalent in a science subject, preferably chemistry, Knowledge and Experience of working with an electronic Quality Management System, such as QPulse, or similar. Attention to detail is essential for the QA checks and inspections conducted in the Unit. Some knowledge of working under GMP requirements is desirable. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team, with the ability to work on your own initiative and organize time & workload accordingly. You will also be motivated, reliable and have good communication skills and excellent record keeping skills.

Further particulars can be found on the WBIC webpage at:

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference SR41318 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£25,742 to £29,605 per annum


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