qc analyst Stockport, England
Job description
Main Duties and Responsibilities To work at all times in accordance with the requirements of the Quality Manual, Good Laboratory Practice and UKAS. All testing must be performed in accordance with established procedures to assess compliance with approved specifications. To perform routine chemical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, finished pharmaceutical products and environmental samples. To perform quantitative and semi-quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical clean down wipes from a range of pharmaceutical and environmental origins using the LC/MS .
To perform method validation work, and prepare validation reports for all analytical techniques as directed by senior staff and laboratory procedures. To undertake validation studies and research projects under the direction of your line manager. To perform equipment calibration checks and maintenance as directed by laboratory procedures. To maintain reagent stocks within the laboratory.
To maintain the laboratory environment in an appropriate condition, including the clean down of surfaces and cabinets and the safe disposal of laboratory waste. To keep accurate records of all work performed. Communications To participate in Section and departmental staff meetings. To communicate with other team members so as to ensure the efficient use of equipment and the timely testing of samples.
To communicate difficulties to senior staff in order to minimise delays. To communicate verbally or in writing, out-of-specification test results to clients including Production and Aseptic Unit staff, in the absence of laboratory signatories. To deal with telephone enquiries from clients, ensuring that the query is passed on to the appropriate person where no answer can be given. Responsibility for Patient Care Helping to ensure medicines prepared by Pharmaceutical Production Units and Aseptic Suites across the North West, meet statutory requirements for occupational safety.
To perform routine chemical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, finished pharmaceutical products and environmental samples. To perform quantitative and semi-quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical clean down wipes from a range of pharmaceutical and environmental origins samples using the LC/MS . To perform method validation work, and prepare validation reports for all analytical techniques as directed by senior staff and laboratory procedures. To ensure correct evaluation of data and production of laboratory reports for submission to the releasing officer.
To work to predetermined time scales ensuring timely release of products. Planning and organising To plan own work on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that the service is delivered in accordance with contracted turn-round times. Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources To initiate the order of laboratory reagents and other consumables in order to maintain stocks. To maintain, calibrate and ensure the correct use of expensive laboratory equipment.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation To make suggestions in Section and departmental staff meetings. To operate at all times in accordance with departmental policy and procedures. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
