Specialist Pharmacy Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician

Flexzo Ai; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to develop skills in quality systems

Supportive multidisciplinary pharmacy team

Experience in licensed pharmaceutical manufacturing

Job summary

Flexzo Ai is collaborating with Northampton General Hospital to recruit a Specialist Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician. This essential role involves preparing and supplying aseptically prepared intravenous medicines, including chemotherapy.

The candidate will need to be a qualified Pharmacy Technician or a relevant science degree holder, with knowledge of aseptic preparation and GMP practices. The position offers full-time employment within a specialised pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician or relevant science manufacturing qualification.
• Professional registration with GPhC, Science Council, or RPS required.
• Knowledge and experience of aseptic preparation and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and dispensing of aseptic medicines.
• Manage day-to-day workload in the Aseptic Unit.
• Contribute to quality systems, audits, and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Relevant degree in pharmaceutical science

Tools

Quality management systems

Electronic quality management systems (EQMS)

Job description

Specialist Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician – Aseptic Services / Administration (Band 5)

Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group

Full-Time, Perm or Bank

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit a Band 5 Specialist Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician to join their Aseptic Services Unit (ASU).

This is a key role within a highly specialised pharmacy service, supporting the preparation and supply of aseptically prepared intravenous medicines, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and dispensing of aseptic medicines (patient-specific and batch production)
• Undertake final checking and release of aseptically prepared products (once competent)
• Work within cleanroom and isolator environments, following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Coordinate day-to-day workload within the Aseptic Unit to ensure timely delivery of treatments
• Support cost improvement initiatives, data analysis, and reporting of key performance metrics
• Manage charging processes for external customers and resolve invoice queries
• Contribute to quality systems, audits, and service improvement initiatives
• Support training and supervision of junior staff where required

This role combines technical aseptic services work with administrative and analytical responsibilities, offering a varied and rewarding position.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• or Science Manufacturing Technician qualification
• or relevant degree in pharmaceutical science or related field
• Professional registration with GPhC, Science Council or RPS
• Knowledge and experience of aseptic preparation and GMP
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication, organisation, and IT skills

Desirable

• Experience in hospital aseptic services
• Experience in final checking and releasing products
• Experience with quality systems, audits, or CAPA processes
• Experience supervising or training staff
• Knowledge of electronic quality management systems (EQMS)

Why Apply?

• Work within a specialist aseptic and cancer services environment
• Gain experience in licensed pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Opportunity to develop skills in quality systems, data analysis, and service improvement
• Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary pharmacy team
• Contribute directly to patient safety and treatment delivery