Pharmaceutical Analyst

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wales is offering an exciting opportunity for a role in Pharmacy Technical Services. This position is in Quality Control and Quality Assurance, focusing on maintaining standards for MHRA manufacturing licenses. The ideal candidate should possess a B.Sc in a relevant field and have experience with analytical techniques. Full training will be provided, and there are excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience or working within Pharmacy Technical services is desirable.
• Knowledge of broad range of analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with pharmacopoeial testing and GLP standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Pharmaceutical QC laboratory service.
• Follow GMP and MHRA regulations to ensure quality.
• Use analytical techniques like HPLC and ICP for testing.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

B.Sc Science or equivalent

B.Sc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

It is an exciting time for Pharmacy Technical Services across North Wales. Through the Transforming access to medicines (TrAMS) programme the future for technical services is brighter than ever. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Quality Control and Quality Assurance department which is a key part of the broader Pharmacy Technical Services team across BCUHB. You will be supporting the team with maintaining standards to support MHRA specials manufacturing licenses and progressing with service developments. Due to the critical nature of our work, you will be expected to follow departmental standard operating procedures, comply with Good Manufacturing (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and demonstrate good attention to detail.

Pharmacy Technical Services supports training and development of all our staff and provides the opportunity for career progression in a variety of areas. You will be given opportunities to attend training courses and achieve qualifications where appropriate for your development. Previous laboratory experience or working within Pharmacy Technical services is desirable but full training will be provided.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who contributes to and works well within our existing team, sharing our focus on developing the quality services we offer through putting the needs of our patients first. You must be able to work to a high standard, be self-motivated and have good organisational, accuracy and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

General duties of this post can be found in the Job description and include:

• To provide a Pharmaceutical QC laboratory service to all users of the service.
• To follow laboratory procedures in all areas of the department to ensure the quality, purity and efficacy of therapeutic and diagnostic Pharmaceuticals in accordance with GMP and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulatory compliance.
• To work in the chemistry lab and use a variety of analytical techniques, including HPLC and ICP, to test aseptically prepared medicines to ensure that they are safe, efficacious and of the appropriate quality.
• To work in the microbiology lab performing microbiological testing of aseptically prepared products.
• Work in all sections (Chemistry and Microbiology) of the Pharmaceutical QC Laboratory.
• To be an integral member of the analytical team to undertake routine and developmental analytical work.
• Perform environmental monitoring for the production units across BCU as required.
• Perform a wide variety of routine and non-routine duties in relation to the chemical and microbiological testing of purchased and prepared medicines across BCUHB.
• Exercise a degree of autonomy and control in the performance of allocated duties.
• Use own initiative whilst working to time schedules and under pressure.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents - or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• B.Sc Science or equivalent
• B.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Experience

• Knowledge of broad range of analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of principles of GLP, laboratory H&S and COSHH.
• Familiarity with pharmacopoeial testing. Work in a laboratory operating to similar standards of GLP/UKAS.
• Use of computerised systems
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques.

Aptitude and abilities

• Manual dexterity. A good understanding of safe handling of equipment, drugs, and hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to process large numbers of samples consistently.
• Ability to identify improvements in work practice.
• Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.