Quality Control Technician Chemistry

2 weeks ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Full time

Job summary

Would you enjoy working in a professional and friendly team in Quality Control in a large MHRA licensed NHS facility?

The Quality Control Unit has dedicated purpose built quality control laboratories (Chemistry and Microbiology) and a team of 15-20 Quality Control and Quality Assurance staff and is looking to recruit a QC Technician with experience in microbiological testing.

We are looking for a enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed QC analyst with excellent communication skills to join us.

Main duties of the job

The role holder will carry out a number of analytical chemistry techniques in the testing of pharmaceutical samples and raw materials.

The technician will also assist in the routine calibration of laboratory equipment, maintenance of reagent and stock levels and on a regular basis be involved in supporting the work in the microbiology laboratory.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

To carry out chemistry testing including HPLC assay and related substances, FTIR, particle counting, titrations, flame photometry, UV-Vis analysis, pH and wet chemistry techniques against written procedures or pharmacopoeial monographs.

To participate in the development and validation of chemical procedures and techniques and to write up reports as required.

To carry out stability studies on products

Carrying out booking-in of samples onto the laboratory LIMS system and spreadsheets

Assisting in the maintenance and update of written methods and worksheets for all procedures carried out in the laboratories.

Responsible for stocktaking and maintaining levels of reagents, glassware and bought in consumable supplies, in the laboratories

Supporting work in the Microbiology laboratory on a regular basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to a minimum of A Levels in Chemistry

Desirable

A degree in Chemistry or subject with a significant chemistry content

Communication

Essential

Good communication skills, able to liaise with the colleagues to arrange the day to day work requirements

Experience

Essential

At least 1 years' experience in a range of wet chemistry and analytical chemistry techniques such as titrations, refractometry, dissolution testing and the use of analytical equipment for example HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis.

Desirable

Experience in HPLC method validation Experience of using LIMS systems to book in samples and enter results. Experience and understanding of health and safety within a chemistry laboratory, for example creating COSHH and risk assessments Experience of carrying out QC microbiological techniques for example testing of TVC, sterility, media fertility/growth promotion tests.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

Able to plan own workload to meet laboratory deadlines Demonstrate flexibility be able to alter workflow to meet changing Department and Pharmacy deadlines

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

Thorough and accurate work required for interpretation of laboratory results, and calibrations Competent in carrying out chemistry calculations used routinely in a QC chemistry laboratory. Judgement required for prompt reporting to senior member of staff where necessary

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to lift and transport heavy equipment/boxes/materials around site Must have a good level of dexterity to carry out analytical and aseptic techniques within fumehoods and laminar flow cabinets Able to follow procedures for entering and working in clean rooms wearing required PPE.

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