Job summary
Supervising the day to day operation of the Research and Development laboratory. Managing stability studies, validation and development of new laboratory methods ensuring conformance with ICH guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Providing technical support to all laboratories in QCNW for complex chromatographic and data handling equipment. Carrying out compatibility, stability and other development studies on pharmaceutical products and devising and validating analytical methods. Writing and reviewing analytical and instrument procedures in the R&D laboratory. Writing intermediate and final reports for the head of R&D.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Producing intermediate and final reports for the Head of R&D
- Training of new R&D staff in laboratory procedures and operations.
- Training of QCNW laboratory staff in the efficient use of chromatographic procedures and equipment
- Acting as systems administrator for chromatography data handling and other computerised information systems in R&D and Quality Control
- Providing technical support for chromatography equipment used throughout QCNW
- Assisting in the maintenance and improvement of analytical techniques used in QCNW, in collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintaining and dealing with the ICH temperature/humidity storage units and temperature monitoring equipment throughout QCNW
- Ensuring the safe disposal of all waste chemicals by an outside contractor in accordance with Health and Safety standards
- Ensuring that the R&D laboratories Quality System is maintained and applied
- Carrying out compatibility, stability and other development studies on pharmaceutical products requested by hospitals and hospital production units
- Devising and validating analytical methods for the study of new materials and pharmaceutical products under development
- Writing and reviewing analytical and instrument procedures within the R&D laboratory
- Maintaining and improving the R & D database systems in association with IT colleagues
- Ensuring that the work of the R & D section complies with Good Laboratory Practice and Health and Safety standards.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Producing intermediate and final reports for the Head of R&D
- Training of new R&D staff in laboratory procedures and operations.
- Training of QCNW laboratory staff in the efficient use of chromatographic procedures and equipment
- Acting as systems administrator for chromatography data handling and other computerised information systems in R&D and Quality Control
- Providing technical support for chromatography equipment used throughout QCNW
- Assisting in the maintenance and improvement of analytical techniques used in QCNW, in collaboration with colleagues.
- Maintaining and dealing with the ICH temperature/humidity storage units and temperature monitoring equipment throughout QCNW
- Ensuring the safe disposal of all waste chemicals by an outside contractor in accordance with Health and Safety standards
- Ensuring that the R&D laboratories Quality System is maintained and applied
- Carrying out compatibility, stability and other development studies on pharmaceutical products requested by hospitals and hospital production units
- Devising and validating analytical methods for the study of new materials and pharmaceutical products under development
- Writing and reviewing analytical and instrument procedures within the R&D laboratory
- Maintaining and improving the R & D database systems in association with IT colleagues
- Ensuring that the work of the R & D section complies with Good Laboratory Practice and Health and Safety standards.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Hons degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or closely related scientific subject
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in analytical specialisation or pharmaceutical QA
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of stability testing of pharmaceuticals to ICH guidelines
- Broad range of classical and instrumental analytical techniques
- Detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis
- Knowledge of GLP, laboratory H&S and COSHH
- Knowledge of HPLC method development
Desirable
- Familiar with requirements of UKAS
Experience
Essential
- Analytical experience in laboratory operating to GLP or UKAS accreditation
- Stability testing of pharmaceuticals to ICH guidelines
Desirable
- Pharmaceutical analysis
- Knowledge of HPLC maintenance
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good level of health and fitness
- Confident in handling hazardous substances
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Numeracy
- Good record keeping
- Good team worker
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Keyboard skills
- Good computer literacy
- Time Management
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to the requirements of clients.
- Good general health
- Flexibility to cover occasional out of hours working
Desirable
- Able to use own car for off-site work
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Hons degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or closely related scientific subject
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in analytical specialisation or pharmaceutical QA
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of stability testing of pharmaceuticals to ICH guidelines
- Broad range of classical and instrumental analytical techniques
- Detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis
- Knowledge of GLP, laboratory H&S and COSHH
- Knowledge of HPLC method development
Desirable
- Familiar with requirements of UKAS
Experience
Essential
- Analytical experience in laboratory operating to GLP or UKAS accreditation
- Stability testing of pharmaceuticals to ICH guidelines
Desirable
- Pharmaceutical analysis
- Knowledge of HPLC maintenance
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good level of health and fitness
- Confident in handling hazardous substances
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Numeracy
- Good record keeping
- Good team worker
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Keyboard skills
- Good computer literacy
- Time Management
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to the requirements of clients.
- Good general health
- Flexibility to cover occasional out of hours working
Desirable
- Able to use own car for off-site work
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).
