Job summary
Quality Control North West Liverpool is a NHS regional specialist department responsible for providing a pharmaceutical testing service to NHS and non-NHS clients. The laboratories in central Liverpool are modern and well equipped, and are regulated by the MHRA to Good Manufacturing Practice, and accredited by UKAS to ISO17025.
The Chemistry section is looking to appoint a highly motivated individual, educated to B.Sc. level in chemistry, biochemistry or a related science subject, with knowledge of a broad range of analytical techniques, the ability to record data clearly and accurately and to be able to work with and without direct supervision.
Main duties of the job
As well as undertaking routine testing of pharmaceuticals preparations, the role will primarily involve project work, including method development, stability and comparative studies of pharmaceutical preparations. Stability studies are carried out on small and large molecule pharmaceutical preparations, with the laboratory acting as a specialist centre for studies on compounded mAb preparations. Techniques used include HPLC, UV, sub-visible particles and CE.
We are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic person to join our small but friendly Chemistry team, reporting to the Section Head (Chemistry) and Section Head (Biochemistry).
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Pharmaceutical Analyst in the Chemistry section your duties will include:
(i) Assisting the Senior Analysts (Chemistry & Biochemistry) in maintaining a fully documented and validated scheme for the work of the Chemistry laboratory. This shall include validation and monitoring of processes and techniques and collaborating with other senior staff to update systems and practices.
(ii) Assisting in the development and validation of analytical methods for the testing and the development of pharmaceutical products including new generation large molecule drug formulations. To undertake such projects and help prepare high quality reports for QCNW clients.
(iii) Carrying out routine but often complex chemical and biochemical analyses on raw materials, in-process samples and finished pharmaceutical products and enter sample details into the laboratory Information system.
(iv) Communicating difficulties to senior staff in order to minimise delays and ensure timely and appropriate testing of samples.(v) Ensuring all work undertaken is correctly and accurately recorded to ensure validity and traceability of data for audit purposes.
(vi) Working at all times in accordance with the requirements of the departmental Quality Manual, Good Laboratory Practice and ISO17025. All testing must be performed in accordance with established procedures to assess compliance with approved specifications.
(vii) Helping maintain and improve computer information systems used within the laboratory.
(viii) Helping to maintain the laboratories Quality System and associated documentation.
(ix) Performing equipment calibration checks and maintenance as directed by laboratory procedures.
(x) Helping maintain the laboratory environment in an appropriate condition, including the safe disposal of laboratory waste.
(xi) Participating in Section and Departmental staff meetings. (xii) Communicating with other team members so as to ensure the efficient use of equipment and the timely testing of samples. (xiii) Being aware of personal responsibilities under the Health and Safety regulations.
(xiv) Co-operating and undertaking risk assessments and help ensure the risks are identified and reported as they arise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Pharmaceutical Analyst in the Chemistry section your duties will include:
(i) Assisting the Senior Analysts (Chemistry & Biochemistry) in maintaining a fully documented and validated scheme for the work of the Chemistry laboratory. This shall include validation and monitoring of processes and techniques and collaborating with other senior staff to update systems and practices.
(ii) Assisting in the development and validation of analytical methods for the testing and the development of pharmaceutical products including new generation large molecule drug formulations. To undertake such projects and help prepare high quality reports for QCNW clients.
(iii) Carrying out routine but often complex chemical and biochemical analyses on raw materials, in-process samples and finished pharmaceutical products and enter sample details into the laboratory Information system.
(iv) Communicating difficulties to senior staff in order to minimise delays and ensure timely and appropriate testing of samples.(v) Ensuring all work undertaken is correctly and accurately recorded to ensure validity and traceability of data for audit purposes.
(vi) Working at all times in accordance with the requirements of the departmental Quality Manual, Good Laboratory Practice and ISO17025. All testing must be performed in accordance with established procedures to assess compliance with approved specifications.
(vii) Helping maintain and improve computer information systems used within the laboratory.
(viii) Helping to maintain the laboratories Quality System and associated documentation.
(ix) Performing equipment calibration checks and maintenance as directed by laboratory procedures.
(x) Helping maintain the laboratory environment in an appropriate condition, including the safe disposal of laboratory waste.
(xi) Participating in Section and Departmental staff meetings. (xii) Communicating with other team members so as to ensure the efficient use of equipment and the timely testing of samples. (xiii) Being aware of personal responsibilities under the Health and Safety regulations.
(xiv) Co-operating and undertaking risk assessments and help ensure the risks are identified and reported as they arise.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (B.Sc.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or in a related Pharmaceutical Science
Experience
Essential
- Relevant analytical experience
Desirable
- Experience in working in a laboratory operating to similar standards of GLP/UKAS
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a broad range of analytical techniques
- Knowledge of the principles of GLP, laboratory H&S and COSHH
Desirable
- Familiarity with pharmacopoeial testing.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Ability to record data clearly and accurately
- High standard of report writing / presentation
- A flexible approach to work and change
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Good team player
- Good IT skills and knowledge
- Able to work both with and without direct supervision
- Well motivated, with desire to achieve excellence in all work situations
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and tasks
- Keenness to learn and adapt to new methods of working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (B.Sc.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or in a related Pharmaceutical Science
Experience
Essential
- Relevant analytical experience
Desirable
- Experience in working in a laboratory operating to similar standards of GLP/UKAS
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a broad range of analytical techniques
- Knowledge of the principles of GLP, laboratory H&S and COSHH
Desirable
- Familiarity with pharmacopoeial testing.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Ability to record data clearly and accurately
- High standard of report writing / presentation
- A flexible approach to work and change
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Good team player
- Good IT skills and knowledge
- Able to work both with and without direct supervision
- Well motivated, with desire to achieve excellence in all work situations
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work and tasks
- Keenness to learn and adapt to new methods of working
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).
