Laboratory Technician - Pharmaceuticals

Laboratory Technician - Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals Supply Chain, tissues, bloods, samples, drugs

Salary: £30,000k - £32,000k

Type:
Full time permanent – site based

Location:

Rochdale M62 / North West / Oldham

Sector:
Pharmaceuticals / Life science supply chain, warehouse, logistics & distribution

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global pharmaceuticals organisation in a Laboratory & Facilities Technician appointment. You will work internally supporting site teams and managers that are responsible for several large blood, tissue, sample pharmaceuticals / NHS storage contracts, ensuring laboratories / site storage and logistics Quality Management Systems KPI’s are achieved.

Key Areas:

- * Laboratory Technician

* Managing Sample lifecycle - process quality and assurance

* Working to GMP ISO 9001 Quality System requirements experience and standards

* Planning and support of operations projects

* Working at negative temperatures / freezers / chillers / storage

* Administration and audit of pharmaceutical products

The key responsibilities:

- Laboratory Storage Operations:

* Receive, receipt, and physically check incoming samples against client documentation, ensuring accuracy of quantities, identification, and condition.

* Store and manage customer products within designated stability chambers and storage areas in accordance with approved protocols, SOPs, and GMP/GLP requirements.

* Remove samples at defined protocol time points and prepare samples for dispatch or testing, issuing associated documentation (e.g. certificates, receipt/return notes).

* Deliver services to the portfolio of customers from the life Science / pharma sector

* Able to work supportively as part of a team and with a friendly and approachable personality

* Support the Quality team and Auditors in maintaining: ISO 9001 Quality System requirements

* Liaising with clients and UK quality staff to ensure clients receive complete and accurate information concerning practical operation of the suite

* Leading and supervising the pharmaceutical administration team to ensure efficient and effective operation at all times

* Reporting capacity levels and issues in a timely and accurate fashion relevant stakeholders

* Ensuring GMP and IMB regulations are applied and adhered to at all times throughout the site

* Ensure integrity of customer products are maintained at all times.

Qualifications / experience

* High attention to detail with strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

* Experience working in a regulated environment (GMP, GLP, GxP) desirable.

* Good written and verbal communication skills.

* A-levels in a Science, Maths, English or equivalent qualifications

* Previous laboratory storage or scientific services experience desirable