Quality Control Manager - Molecular Imaging Research Centre

Quality Control Manager - Molecular Imaging Research Centre

The closing date is 16 January 2026

The new Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) at Castle Hill Hospital is a purpose built centre housing a radiopharmacy, blood labelling suite, a GE GENtrace cyclotron and PET radiotracer synthesis facilities.

The unit will produce GMP standard radiopharmaceuticals for research and clinical use for patients in Hull. The unit is newly opened and will progress operations working under Section 10 exemption in the Radiopharmacy unit. The post holder will support operations and QC testing for radiopharmacy and participate in the qualification and validation processes in the PET unit.

The Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) offers a unique opportunity to be involved in local, national and international research. The cyclotron enables tailored diagnostics improving availability and patient outcomes.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Quality Control Manager to join our small team. You must have strong attention to detail, great organisational and leadership skills and a passion for quality management as a whole. Experience of working within the pharmaceutical industry is a distinct advantage.

The post holder must be eligible to be named on the MHRA specials licence and will manage key areas of the facility, in order to deliver a safe and robust clinical and research service.

Experience and in depth knowledge in quality control procedures and techniques, final product release, implementation and management of a PQS, deviation and change management, CAPA, quality risk management, quality auditing, staff management and analytical data analysis is essential.

The unit will be committed to training and research, experience of both is essential. The post holder is a key member of the operational team, working closely with scientific, medical and technical staff in a high pressure environment where accuracy and safety is crucial. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

The work is varied and demanding with an emphasis on accuracy, reliability and adaptability, requiring a high level of manual dexterity and accuracy. The post holder must be able to prioritise demanding clinical and research workloads.

The unit will begin operation early in the day so a rota system will operate making flexibility essential.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the  website.

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the  website.

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or a Biological Science.
• Post graduate qualification (MSc level) in a pharmaceutical science or chemistry subject or equivalent training and experience.
• Professional registration held with a recognised Healthcare Regulatory body-GPhC or HCPC or Royal Society of Chemistry, Biology or equivalent / In a position to apply.
• Evidence of continuing professional…