Specialist Quality Control

10 hours ago

East Calder, West Lothian, United Kingdom NextPharma Full time
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an exciting professional challenge? 

We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors, with some 2,300 employees in Germany, France, Finland, UK and Norway. For us, the next step is always the one that matters most. Our fast pace drives us forward, fills our working environment with life and spurs our growth. Our winning formula for shared success: room for passion. Because we know that passion is the best medicine when it comes to excellent service around the world. Welcome to NextPharma.

Job Purpose:

This role reports to the QC Manager and provides hands-on support with general quality control laboratory tasks and material management. We are a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, so attention to detail, accurate documentation, and clear written communication are essential. You will also need a good understanding of what it means to work safely in a laboratory setting. What we're looking for: A genuine passion for science and an eagerness to learn, Science-related subjects studied at school or college, Strong commitment to accuracy and compliance, Good written and organizational skills, Awareness of laboratory safety practices.  Our work is governed by strict standards (cGMP, FDA, MHRA), ensuring medicines are safe and effective. Every step you take helps maintain these standards, so precision and responsibility are key.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

  • Conduct and support routine housekeeping duties
  • Conduct Sampling in accordance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures  (SOPs)
  • Consumable and reagent ordering and stock checking
  • Receipt, status labelling and inspection of raw materials
  • Perform quality checks on incoming packaging components and retain samples
  • Perform quality checks (appearance and leaks) on bulk and packed products
  • Conduct sample and reagent preparation to support analysts as required
  • Release testing of primary and secondary packaging raw materials
  • Perform Visual Inspections of equipment for cleaning verification
  • Perform cleaning verification by HPLC within cleanrooms where trained
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  • Perform basic calibrations where trained


Person Profile: Apprentice Lab Technician

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Composed; cool under pressure and energised by challenges
  • Has demonstrable integrity and trust; can present the facts in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences  and admits mistakes
  • Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement
  • Accomplished at setting priorities;

Personal Situation

Flexible and able to work extended hours when required. Specific Job Skills:

Required:

  • Willing to study for relevant qualification
  • Able to communicate well via written media with specific emphasis on report writing
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • High attention to detail
  • Must have a keen interest in Life Sciences/Pharma industries

Computer skills: Must be competent in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word,
e-mail and internet;

Literacy and Numeracy: Must have excellent communication skills particularly, written English and interpretation and Maths.

Please note: Only candidates with permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered.

NextPharma is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

 
It's time for your next chapter:

We look forward to receiving your application.

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