Pharmaceutical Analyst (Chemistry)

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Pharmacy Practice Unit, 70 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L69 3GF

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)