Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assistant Technical Officer (QA/QC)

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Band 3 QA/QC Assistant Technical Officer to join its Pharmacy Quality Assurance Department. This full-time role at Ipswich Hospital involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting the QA team in maintaining high-quality practices. The ideal candidate will assist in microbiological and chemical testing, contributing to the safety and efficacy of products. With a commitment to staff development, the organization offers extensive training, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and NHS discounts. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Unsocial Hours Payments

27 Days Annual Leave

NHS Discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing Programme

Flexible Working Options

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance and laboratory settings is essential.
• Knowledge of microbiological testing and cGMP standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Support QA functions and maintain laboratory workflow efficiently.
• Conduct microbiological environmental monitoring and sample testing.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Microbiological Testing

Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)

Laboratory Safety Practices

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Have you got the enthusiasm and confidence to take up the challenge of this exciting post in the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Department?

We are looking for a Band 3 QA/QC Assistant Technical Officer. This is a permanent full-time position based at Ipswich Hospital; however, cross-site working to Colchester Hospital is essential as and when required.

You will support the Pharmacy Quality Assurance team in ensuring that the regulatory requirements and standards set by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are met for the Manufacturing Specials, Clinical Trials, and Wholesale dealing licenses held by the Trust.

Main Duties of the Job

The main duties will include providing support and maintaining Quality Assurance functions within the main pharmacy in line with procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.

1. Assisting the QC/QA Officer with the running of the QA/QC Laboratory, such that an efficient system of workflow through the department is maintained, and safe working practices in the laboratory are adhered to.
2. Carrying out Microbiological Environmental Monitoring when required in line with schedule and non-routine monitoring when required for investigations/validation.
3. Assisting in the Microbiological/chemical/physical testing of samples i.e. water, raw materials, finished products, stability samples, or new deliveries of media in accordance with approved specifications.
4. Assisting in the Microbiological testing of samples provided by internal or external customers in accordance with supplied specifications or limits.

About Us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Job Location

Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

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.

Employer Details

Employer Name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer's Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/