QC Technician

Piramal Healthcare UK Limited; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a QC Technician in Grangemouth to perform testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products in a cGMP environment. The role emphasizes data integrity, housekeeping and maintaining QC lab readiness.

You will support instrument calibration, document writing, and collaboration across departments. The position requires adherence to GMP and safety policies with a flexible approach to additional duties.

Qualifications

• Tests raw materials, in-process and final products per procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Maintains data integrity across records and reports.
• Ensures housekeeping and cleanliness of QC areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials and in-process samples per procedures and report results.
• Check and review data for accuracy and traceability.
• Conduct stability study programme activities and manage sample storage.
• Maintain stock of PPE, consumables and materials.
• Coordinate deliveries and dispatches to internal teams and external labs.
• Arrange subcontract QC testing and dispatches with approved suppliers.
• Assist in document writing (procedures, investigations, deviations).
• Keep lab areas and QC facilities clean and inspection-ready.
• Monitor and report storage unit temps; ensure defrosts and cleanup.
• Carry out equipment calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Maintain QC information systems and records.
• Be aware of GMP, safety and environmental policies.
• Be available to cover other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by QC Manager.

Skills

Quality Control

Data Integrity

Housekeeping

Job description

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title: QC Technician

Execute defined Quality Control department activities including housekeeping, testing of raw materials, in process products and where appropriate, bulk drug substance, final products and stability products according to defined procedures and best cGMP work practice, Quality standards and metrics.

Key Roles/Responsibilities:

1. Perform testing activities by following procedures and report results in timely manner of raw materials and in process samples and where assigned by the Team Leader, of bulk drug substances, final products and stability products applying cGMP and quality standards.
2. Check and review data in compliance with Data Integrity requirement.
3. Perform any stability study programme activities, storage of in process and final samples and retention samples management.
4. Ensure that PPE, consumable and material are available by maintaining adequate stock control.
5. Assist in coordination of incoming deliveries and dispatches.
6. Arrange subcontract of QC testing and dispatches to approved suppliers as appropriate.
7. Assist in document writing including procedure, investigation and deviation where training has been completed.
8. Ensure that all laboratory areas and surrounding QC facilities are cleaned and maintained in accordance with housekeeping procedure and processes and remain at an inspection ready state.
9. Ensure that all storage units, fridges, freezers and incubators are defrost and cleaned as defined per procedure and monitor and report any temperature excursion in a timely manner.
10. Carry out general maintenance and calibration of equipment used to perform testing and inform relevant personnel in a timely manner of any failure of calibration.
11. Actively contribute to department and site audit readiness requirements including any continuous improvement initiatives.
12. Maintain Quality Control information systems.
13. Maintain a technical ability, knowledge and understanding of relevant regulatory requirements for GMP, safety and environmental policies required in order to perform role as QC Technician.
14. Be available to provide cover for other departments within the organisation as required.
15. Be available to undertake any other duties as requested by the QC Manager in accordance with Company requirements.

About Piramal Pharma Limited

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.