Job summary
Would you enjoy working in a professional and friendly team in Quality Control in a large MHRA licensed NHS facility?
The Quality Control Unit has dedicated purpose built quality control laboratories (Chemistry and Microbiology) and a team of 15-20 Quality Control and Quality Assurance staff and is looking to recruit a QC Analyst with experience in microbiological testing.
We are looking for a enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed QC analyst with excellent communication skills to join us.
Main duties of the job
The role holder will organise the environmental monitoring in the viable and non-viable environmental monitoring of a number of clean room suites both within the Trust and for external clients for whom the department provides a service.
They will also carry out microbiological techniques including sterility tests, total viable counts, microbiological assay, preservative efficacy tests and endotoxin tests, according to written procedures, or pharmacopoeial monographs.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Responsible for managing the environmental monitoring program (including particle counting) and the checking of the environmental conditions within the laboratories and clean room facilities for internal and external clients (approx. 60% of role).
Responsible for producing reports for particle counting of clean room facilities and, reporting the results to the Quality Assurance team.
Reading microbiological results from environmental monitoring plates including: settle and contact plates, and record those results using the LIMS system to forward to Quality Assurance for assessment.
Carrying out microbiological techniques including sterility tests, total viable counts, microbiological assay, preservative efficacy tests and endotoxin tests, according to written procedures, or pharmacopoeial monographs.
Carrying out booking-in of samples onto the laboratory LIMS system and spreadsheets
Assisting in the maintenance and update of written methods and worksheets for all procedures carried out in the laboratories.
Assisting in maintaining media, reagent and glassware stocks, ordering and accepting deliveries from appropriate suppliers and checking against the appropriate documentation for invoice approval, where applicable.
Supporting work in the Chemistry laboratory when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Responsible for managing the environmental monitoring program (including particle counting) and the checking of the environmental conditions within the laboratories and clean room facilities for internal and external clients (approx. 60% of role).
Responsible for producing reports for particle counting of clean room facilities and, reporting the results to the Quality Assurance team.
Reading microbiological results from environmental monitoring plates including: settle and contact plates, and record those results using the LIMS system to forward to Quality Assurance for assessment.
Carrying out microbiological techniques including sterility tests, total viable counts, microbiological assay, preservative efficacy tests and endotoxin tests, according to written procedures, or pharmacopoeial monographs.
Carrying out booking-in of samples onto the laboratory LIMS system and spreadsheets
Assisting in the maintenance and update of written methods and worksheets for all procedures carried out in the laboratories.
Assisting in maintaining media, reagent and glassware stocks, ordering and accepting deliveries from appropriate suppliers and checking against the appropriate documentation for invoice approval, where applicable.
Supporting work in the Chemistry laboratory when required.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a minimum of BSc or equivalent in a Science based degree.
- Willingness to undertake further training in specific QC procedures and able to pass required competency tests.
- A full Driving Licence is essential as the role involves driving to carry out work for external clients.
Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of viable and non-viable environmental monitoring techniques
- Substantial experience in microbiology QC techniques.
Desirable
- At least 1 years' experience in the use of environmental monitoring equipment including non-viable particle monitoring.
- Experienced in a range of chemistry QC techniques.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, able to liaise with all grades of staff, and external clients. Able to communicate results effectively and write summary environmental monitoring reports.
Desirable
- Experience in supervision of staff
- Experience of writing procedures
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Thorough and accurate work required for interpretation of laboratory results, and calibrations. Judgement required for prompt reporting to senior members of staff where necessary, or in their absence to other departmental managers. Able to utilise knowledge of scientific principles in the development of microbiological methods and techniques.
Desirable
- Experience of conducting out specification investigations
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to manage and organise monthly and quarterly environmental visits with a variety of clients. Able to plan the workload required meeting laboratory deadlines and customer priorities. Able to maintain weekly and monthly equipment and environmental checks. Experience of arranging service contracts with suppliers for maintenance and calibration of equipment.
Physical
Essential
- Able to carry and transport heavy equipment from one site to another.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a minimum of BSc or equivalent in a Science based degree.
- Willingness to undertake further training in specific QC procedures and able to pass required competency tests.
- A full Driving Licence is essential as the role involves driving to carry out work for external clients.
Experience
Essential
- A good understanding of viable and non-viable environmental monitoring techniques
- Substantial experience in microbiology QC techniques.
Desirable
- At least 1 years' experience in the use of environmental monitoring equipment including non-viable particle monitoring.
- Experienced in a range of chemistry QC techniques.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, able to liaise with all grades of staff, and external clients. Able to communicate results effectively and write summary environmental monitoring reports.
Desirable
- Experience in supervision of staff
- Experience of writing procedures
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Thorough and accurate work required for interpretation of laboratory results, and calibrations. Judgement required for prompt reporting to senior members of staff where necessary, or in their absence to other departmental managers. Able to utilise knowledge of scientific principles in the development of microbiological methods and techniques.
Desirable
- Experience of conducting out specification investigations
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to manage and organise monthly and quarterly environmental visits with a variety of clients. Able to plan the workload required meeting laboratory deadlines and customer priorities. Able to maintain weekly and monthly equipment and environmental checks. Experience of arranging service contracts with suppliers for maintenance and calibration of equipment.
Physical
Essential
- Able to carry and transport heavy equipment from one site to another.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).