QC Senior Technical Officer

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Pentre Maelor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical recruitment agency is seeking a QC Systems Senior Technical Officer in North West. The role includes leading a team for calibration activities, ensuring compliance with GMP, and troubleshooting lab equipment. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field and experience in a pharmaceutical setting. The position offers a salary between £42,000 and £48,000 and comes with benefits such as a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Pension scheme - 7% matched contribution

Rewards platform

Generous holiday allowance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Sports and Social club

Subsidised canteen

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory environment is essential.
• Familiarity with QC automated systems and strong IT skills are required.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for planning and carrying out calibration and maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and liaise with suppliers.
• Manage activities relating to GMP-relevant QC Computer Systems.

Skills

Technical expertise in laboratory equipment

Strong understanding of GMP

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Solid IT skills including Microsoft Office

Experience in a pharmaceutical environment

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Empower

LabX

Job description

Overview

QC Systems Senior Technical Officer - Pharmaceutical - North West - Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 4:15pm

Salary: £42,000 - £48,000

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for planning and carrying out calibration and maintenance activities.
• Provide technical expertise on QC equipment, ensuring new instruments are procured, implemented, validated, and maintained in line with site processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and liaise with suppliers and internal QC teams for rapid resolution.
• Manage activities relating to GMP-relevant QC Computer Systems (e.g., Empower).
• Ensure systems and data meet Data Integrity requirements.
• Lead investigations into equipment-related deviations and generate GMP documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QC quality and efficiency.

What we’re looking for

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Proven experience in a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory environment (essential).
• Strong understanding of GMP, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Technical expertise in laboratory equipment, including qualification, validation, troubleshooting, and change management.
• Familiarity with QC automated systems (e.g., Empower, LabX) and solid IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience representing QC during internal, customer, or regulatory audits (desirable).
• Project planning and delivery experience would be advantageous.

What we offer

• Pension scheme - 7% matched contribution
• Rewards platform with discounts on shopping, restaurants, holidays, and more
• Generous holiday allowance
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Sports and Social club
• Subsidised canteen
• Free onsite parking