Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Pharmacy Aseptics Quality Control

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Job summary

A healthcare organization in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Assistant Technical Officer for Quality Control in Pharmacy Aseptics. The role involves overseeing environmental monitoring, managing compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have experience in microbial sampling and documentation. This is an opportunity to contribute to quality assurance in an important healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental data records and documentation.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and validation processes.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine environmental monitoring in the pharmacy.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and internal quality standards.
• Manage stock, expiry dates, and documentation processes.

Skills

Microbial sampling

Environmental monitoring

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Supervisory skills

Job description

Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Pharmacy Aseptics Quality Control

This role involves coordinating routine environmental monitoring of the aseptic suite and Radiopharmacy department, including settle plates, surface sampling, microbial sampling, airflow measurements, and air particle monitoring.

The successful candidate will oversee validation processes, interpret microbial plates and samples, and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Responsibilities include maintaining accurate environmental data records, liaising with the aseptic team, and ensuring all processes meet scheduled timelines.

Additional duties involve supervising and mentoring aseptic/QC ATOs, conducting performance reviews, managing temperature monitoring systems, and ensuring cold storage compliance. The role also includes obtaining certificates of analysis, performing pre-release checks on raw materials, managing stock and expiry dates, and handling external laboratory samples.

The candidate will prepare laboratory reagents, assist in documentation, participate in recruitment and training, and support stock control and housekeeping activities. They will also handle enquiries, participate in rotas, and undertake continuous professional development through study days and courses.

For further details, please see attached JD&PS.