QC Analyst

Job summary

Join our Quality Control team as a Quality Control Analyst and play an important role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of Pharmacy Technical Services. This is a varied, hands-on laboratory role involving microbiological testing, environmental monitoring and the processing of environmental samples, alongside supporting the day-to-day operation of the Quality Control laboratory.

We are looking for someone with laboratory experience who is organised, methodical and has excellent attention to detail. You will need to work confidently both independently and as part of a team, follow procedures accurately and maintain high standards of documentation while working within cGMP and cGLP requirements.

An interest in microbiology and pharmaceutical quality control, together with a commitment to learning and developing your technical skills, will help you succeed in the role.

Working across the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Pharmacy Quality Control service at Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals, you will join a specialist team where your work directly contributes to maintaining the quality and safety of pharmaceutical services. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical Quality Control and microbiology experience within a busy NHS pharmaceutical environment and build your knowledge and skills for future career development.

Main duties of the job

As a Quality Control Analyst, you will undertake a range of routine and non-routine Quality Control activities that support the safe and effective delivery of Pharmacy Technical Services. A key part of the role will be performing environmental monitoring of the Aseptic unit, including processing and reading environmental monitoring samples, accurately recording results and escalating results that require further investigation or action.

You will also assist with investigations into out-of-specification and out-of-trend results and communicate QC findings clearly and effectively to colleagues within Quality Control, Aseptic services and the wider Pharmacy team.

The role also involves supporting the effective running of the QC laboratory. This includes operating and monitoring laboratory equipment, assisting with calibration activities and temperature mapping, maintaining equipment and technical records, monitoring laboratory temperatures and supporting the review and update of procedures and test protocols. You will be expected to produce accurate and complete documentation and work in accordance with cGMP, cGLP, Data Integrity, health and safety requirements and departmental procedures.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

Essential

• A level or equivalent in a scientific discipline or L3 in Laboratory Technician

Desirable

• Science based degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a laboratory environment

Desirable

• Experience working in a microbiology laboratory environment
• Experience of Working in GMP facilities

Skills

Essential

• Able to complete documentation accurately with good attention to detail.
• Able to accurately follow written procedures under pressure and to a deadline
• Able to work alone and within in a team.
• Able to follow local manual handling procedures
• Demonstrates an organised and methodical approach to task