Senior Technical Officer in Wrexham

Gap Technical Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Wrexham is seeking a Senior Technical Officer for QC Systems. This role involves leading a team responsible for calibration and maintenance of QC equipment, ensuring data integrity compliance, and overseeing GMP documentation. Candidates should have a strong scientific background, previous experience in pharmaceuticals, and familiarity with tools like Empower and LabX. The position offers a salary range of £42,000 - £48,000 and is primarily days only (Mon-Fri).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory environment is essential.
• A thorough understanding of GMP, Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of QC pharmaceutical automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for calibration and maintenance of QC equipment.
• Manage GMP documentation and compliance.
• Oversee automation systems validation and change control.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical knowledge of laboratory equipment

Experience with GMP regulations

Troubleshooting

Project planning

Education

Graduate in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Empower

LabX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Technical Officer - QC Systems

42,000 - 48,000

Wrexham

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing one of the UK's leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in their search for a QC Systems Senior Technical Officer to work at their manufacturing site in Wrexham.

Performance Objectives

• Lead a team responsible for planning and executing scheduled calibration and maintenance activities on QC equipment.
• Provide technical expertise across QC equipment to ensure procurement, implementation, validation, and maintenance are completed in accordance with site schedules and processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with suppliers and internal QC teams to drive timely resolution.
• Oversee and manage activities relating to GMP-relevant QC computerised systems such as Empower and LabX.
• Ensure all QC systems and data are compliant with Data Integrity regulations.
• Lead equipment-related deviation investigations, generate reports, and support root cause analysis.
• Prepare and maintain GMP documentation in relation to QC operations and automated QC systems.
• Represent the QC team during internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of QC processes.
• Manage change control, validation of automated systems, and participate in project planning and delivery.

Person Specification

• 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, automated systems validation, change management and troubleshooting
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of QC pharmaceutical automated systems such as Empower and LabX, including proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous supervisory experience in leading a team is preferred.
• Previous experience in representing the QC group at internal, customer and regulatory audits is desirable
• Experience in project planning and delivery would be advantageous.

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Closing Date: 08/09/2025

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