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Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC) Analyst

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Cardiff

AI generated summary

  • You should be enthusiastic, dynamic, and self-motivated. Ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.
  • You will perform routine and complex pharmaceutical quality control analyses, ensuring the quality and efficacy of therapeutic products in compliance with GMP and MHRA standards.

Requirements

  • An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our Pharmacy Quality Control Laboratory team based at St Mary's Pharmaceutical unit (SMPU).
  • The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake Pharmaceutical Quality control analysis employing laboratory procedures in routine areas of the Department in order to ensure the quality, purity and efficacy of therapeutic and diagnostic Pharmaceuticals, critical for the release to patient groups in accordance with GMP and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulatory compliance.
  • Undertake complex Pharmaceutical QC laboratory analysis to all service users.
  • Perform laboratory procedures in routine areas of the Department in order to ensure the quality, purity and efficacy of therapeutic and diagnostic Pharmaceuticals.
  • Work in the routine sections (Chemistry and Microbiology) of the Pharmaceutical QC Laboratory as directed.
  • Be an integral member of the analytical team to undertake routine and support development analytical work.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC) Analyst at St Mary's Pharmaceutical unit (SMPU)?

The primary role is to undertake complex Pharmaceutical QC laboratory analysis to ensure the quality, purity, and efficacy of therapeutic and diagnostic pharmaceuticals in accordance with GMP and MHRA regulatory compliance.

What services does the SMPU Quality Control Laboratory provide?

The SMPU Quality Control Laboratory offers a comprehensive range of quality control services to NHS providers.

What laboratory areas will the QC Analyst work in?

The QC Analyst will work in the routine sections of Chemistry and Microbiology within the Pharmaceutical QC Laboratory.

Who will be responsible for allocating duties to the QC Analyst?

Duties will be allocated by the Senior QC Analyst.

Is knowledge of the Welsh language required for this position?

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

How many staff does Cardiff and Vale University Health Board employ?

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board employs over 17,000 staff.

What is the mission of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?

The mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”.

Who should I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit regarding the job?

You can contact Andrew Sully, the Head of Quality Control & QP, at andrew.sully@wales.nhs.uk or by telephone at 02920748126.

What is the focus of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?

The focus is on the health and care needs of the local population while developing regional services to improve health outcomes for everyone.

What strategic initiative is Cardiff and Vale University Health Board undertaking for future sustainability?

The strategic initiative is called "Shaping Our Future Wellbeing," which aims to work collaboratively with the public and workforce to create a more sustainable health board for the future.

Caring for People, Keeping People Well

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board provides local healthcare services for people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and is the main provider of specialist services for the people of south Wales - and for some services, the whole of Wales and the wider UK. Our Health Board delivers health services for our local population of approximately 500,000, and we host over 100 specialist services for our region and beyond. We’re very proud of the role that we play within the NHS, as one of the largest and most complex NHS organisations in the UK. We employ a diverse workforce of around 14,000 staff who work across a range of hospital sites and deliver care in people’s homes and other community settings.