Pharmacy Assistant

Anne-Dorthe Wilms; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract research organisation in Manchester seeks a Pharmacy Assistant for a full-time position. In this role, you will support the production of pharmaceutical products while ensuring compliance with strict GMP guidelines. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills. Benefits include competitive salary, extensive training, and 29 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

On-the-job training

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

29 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Generous annual bonus

Healthcare plan

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive individual.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Experience in a clinical or GMP manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, packaging, dispensing, and quality control of pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure compliance with GMP guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Assistant Manufacturing — Full Time/18 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover), with a view to becoming permanent

The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) Ltd is one of the UK's leading contract research organisations conducting clinical trials for the pharmaceutical industry. The organisation holds MHRA Phase I Accreditation, together with an MHRA Manufacturing Licence MIA (IMP). Our state-of-the-art facility operates under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Pharmacy Assistant to join our production support team. As a Pharmacy Assistant in our manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation, packaging, dispensing and quality control of pharmaceutical products. This is a hands-on role that combines technical accuracy with strict compliance to GMP guidelines. Experience of working in a clinical environment or a GMP manufacturing environment would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

Requirements

Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding organisational skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to follow instructions precisely and work as part of a team or independently.

MEU Will Offer You

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, safety-focused working environment
• Immediate start
• 29 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual bonus
• Healthcare plan
• Free Parking