QC Systems Senior Technical Officer

Wockhardt; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping

Salary sacrifice schemes

Sports and Social club

Canteen

Free parking

Job summary

Wockhardt in Wrexham, UK, is seeking a QC Systems Senior Technical Officer to lead a team responsible for scheduling and executing planned calibration and maintenance of QC equipment, ensuring procurement, validation and ongoing maintenance in line with site processes.

The role requires a graduate in a relevant science, solid GMP/COSHH knowledge, and prior supervisory experience. You will handle equipment troubleshooting, deviation investigations and coordinate audits with QC and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Graduate in a relevant scientific discipline with knowledge of QC environments.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or laboratory settings is essential.
• Strong GMP, Health & Safety and COSHH understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that schedules and executes planned calibration/maintenance of QC equipment.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure equipment is procured, validated and maintained per site processes.
• Manage equipment calibration/qualification activities and troubleshoot with suppliers and QC.

Skills

Team leadership

Calibration planning

QC equipment expertise

GMP knowledge

COSHH knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Science degree (Graduate)

Tools

Laboratory equipment qualification

Job description

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 4.15pm

Are you a quality driven individual with a keen eye for detail?

Then look no further! A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a QC Systems Senior Technical Officer to join one of the largest generic pharmaceutical companies in the UK.

A day in the life of a QC Systems Senior Technical Officer

You will be responsible for leading a team that schedules and executes planned calibration/maintenance activities, provides technical expertise for all QC equipment ensuring that equipment is procured, implemented, validated and maintained in accordance with site processes and schedules.

You will be responsible for equipment troubleshooting and proactively liaising with suppliers and QC to ensure rapid resolution. You will be responsible for management of activities relating to equipment calibration and qualification.

You will lead equipment related deviation investigation and reporting.

What we’re looking for

• A Graduate (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline
• Previous experience within a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory environment is essential.
• A thorough understanding of current GMP, Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to lead a team that schedules and executes planned calibration/maintenance activities on QC equipment
• Strong technical knowledge of laboratory equipment and experience in instrument/equipment qualification, and troubleshooting is preferable
• Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous supervisory experience in leading a team is essential
• Previous experience in representing the QC group at internal, customer and regulatory audits is desirable
• Experience in project planning and delivery would be advantageous.

Wockhardt has a range of benefits on offer for all employees including:

• Rewards platform – discounts on shopping, restaurants, holidays and more
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Sports and Social club
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking

You will be working from our Wrexham based site which is home to our MHRA approved sterile injectable manufacturing facility.