B5 Senior QA Analyst

Staffline Recruitment (NI) Ltd.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst in Belfast. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Chemistry and at least 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or food industry quality control laboratory. Responsibilities include performing microbiological and analytical testing, conducting COSHH risk assessments, and troubleshooting analytical issues. This is a full-time position with a pay rate of £15.33 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2 years Post Graduation experience in a Pharmaceutical or Food Industry Quality Control Laboratory or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological and analytical testing including chemical analyses, sterility testing and environmental monitoring.
• Coordinate and manage COSHH related matters including COSHH risk assessments.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Microbiology experience

Pharmaceutical analytical

Flame photometry

UV spectroscopy

Education

BSc in Chemistry or equivalent Science Degree

Job description

B5 Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Location: Royal Victoria Hospital
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: £15.33

Requirements

• BSc in Chemistry, or equivalent Science Degree
• 2 years Post Graduation experience in a Pharmaceutical or Food Industry Quality Control Laboratory, or equivalent experience

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior QA Analyst to join the Belfast Health and Social Care team. The post holder is an analyst within the Regional Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Service (RPQAS) which provides a range of pharmaceutical quality assurance services to Victoria Pharmaceuticals (VP) and pharmacy services within BHSCT and the wider HSC Trusts. The post holder will perform microbiological and analytical testing that includes chemical analyses, sterility testing, and environmental and product monitoring in accordance with the principles of cGMP and GCLP with knowledge of GMP and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). The post holder will co-ordinate and manage COSHH related matters for RPQAS and VP including COSHH risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge and practical experience of pharmaceutical analytical techniques (HPLC-UV, FTIR, UV spectroscopy, flame photometry and subvisible particle testing)
• GxP experience and knowledge of data integrity
• Experience in troubleshooting analytical issues (e.g., out-of-specification investigations)
• Practical microbiology experience
• Line management experience

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to demonstrate strong initiative in a workplace environment.

Apply Now!

Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role within our client's site. Apply today to start your journey as a Senior QA Analyst.

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.

Skills

• Microbiology experience
• Pharmaceutical analytical
• Flame photometry
• UV spectroscopy