Job summary
Torbay Pharmaceuticals, also known as TP, are looking for a Starting Materials Technician to join their Quality Control (QC) department.
The role is key to the the Quality Control dept, here at TP and is required to complete sampling, analysing and approval of starting materials and components to ensure suitability prior to use in the manufacture of medicinal products.
To be successful in this role you will need to have previously worked in science based or lab role. You will need to be adaptable to change and enjoy a fast paced environment.
You will be required to work within controlled environments which will involve "gowning up" so you will need to be prepared to wear full PPE and work in confined areas,
Main duties of the job
- Provide functional, analytical and technical support to the Materials and Supplier Quality Section of the Quality Assurance department.
- Final approval of components and licenced materials.
- Dispensing, analysing and approval of materials and components to ensure medicinal products are of suitable quality for direct patient administration.
- Ensure procured materials and components are sampled, analysed and processed in a timely manner with minimal delay from receipt to availability for use within production and manufacturing.
- Ensure the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) holds accurate and current information relating to received goods, to ensure efficient processing and traceability in the event of a product recall.
About us
Torbay Pharmaceuticals - Built by the NHS, Supplying the World
At Torbay Pharmaceuticals you'll work for a truly unique organisation and alongside the most committed people in the business. We have ambitious plans to grow our business over the next few years and we know that we can't do that without everyone playing their part. That's why we believe in theOne TPway of working.
Shared responsibility for getting a job done is core to our values and is underpinned by aWe can if...attitude. If one team needs help to meet a goal, then the rest of us pitch in to help. It's just what we do and we only want to work with others who would do that too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details can be found on the attached Job Description. In your application please refer to the person specification/role requirements in your supporting information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details can be found on the attached Job Description. In your application please refer to the person specification/role requirements in your supporting information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a science discipline or relatable employment experience
- Trained in COSHH risk assessments
Desirable
- Trained in the use of lifting equipment. ECDL or equivalent.
- Formal training in the use and interpretation of Pharmacopoeias and statistical AQLs.
Skills, knowledge and Experience
Essential
- General knowledge of laboratory work.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Health and safety and COSHH risk assessments
- Proven relevant experience working within a Quality Control/Quality Assurance team.
- Experience in using specialised computer software systems that control laboratory equipment plus traditional packages such as Word/Excel.
- Experience of working in a wet chemical laboratory, this can be achieved during education.
Desirable
- Experience working in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment.
- Lean six sigma experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a science discipline or relatable employment experience
- Trained in COSHH risk assessments
Desirable
- Trained in the use of lifting equipment. ECDL or equivalent.
- Formal training in the use and interpretation of Pharmacopoeias and statistical AQLs.
Skills, knowledge and Experience
Essential
- General knowledge of laboratory work.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Health and safety and COSHH risk assessments
- Proven relevant experience working within a Quality Control/Quality Assurance team.
- Experience in using specialised computer software systems that control laboratory equipment plus traditional packages such as Word/Excel.
- Experience of working in a wet chemical laboratory, this can be achieved during education.
Desirable
- Experience working in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment.
- Lean six sigma experience
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).
