Quality Control Supervisor

We are looking for a dedicated Quality Ccontrol Supervisor to join our Radiopharmacy team. This is a senior role within the QC function, offering the opportunity to lead a team, drive high standards, and support the reliable operation of our Radiopharmaceutical Production.

As the QC Supervisor, you will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of Quality Control activities within the Radiopharmaceutical Production Unit. You will ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), provide leadership and guidance to QC staff, and support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility.

In this role, you will work closely with the QC Manager and deputise for them when required. You will also be appointed as a Radiation Protection Supervisor, supporting the safe handling and disposal of radioactive materials throughout the QC process.

Flexibility is essential, as the role occasionally requires working unsociable hours, weekends, and providing short‑notice support to meet operational and service needs.

Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore if you are interested in this role an early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date.

• Oversee day‑to‑day QC activities for all radiopharmaceutical products.

• Maintain full competency in QC analysis and participate in routine testing.

• Manage raw materials including testing and release.

• Oversee environmental monitoring and media fills.

• Communicate any equipment, facility, or process issues to management.

• Share best practice across the UK radiopharmacy network.

• Undertake training to perform frontline fault diagnosis.

• Support QC Manager and OEM engineers during maintenance, testing, and validation.

• Support routine calibration of all QC equipment.

• Liaise with QC Managers to ensure adequate resources meet operational demands.

• Provide occasional out‑of‑hours support, including weekends, evening work, and short‑notice cover.

• Support validation and recovery activities following maintenance.

• Provide cover for night shift QC when required.

• Support validation projects and new product introductions.

• Prepare, execute, and report validation protocols.

• Lead routine qualification of QC equipment including HPLC, GC, rTLC, and dose calibrators.

• Assist with validation activities following equipment upgrades.

• Support delivery of training plans and development of QC staff in line with the QC Skills Matrix.

• Take part in internal and external training, including Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) certification.

• Maintain accurate records of equipment, operational, and environmental faults.

• Assist with fault interpretation and rectification and elevate when required.

• Ensure documentation is completed and submitted to the relevant manager.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Quality Control, and Quality Assurance procedures.

• Complete Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, OOS/OOT reports within agreed timelines.

• Contribute to SOP updates, QA reporting, and internal audits.

• Work in accordance with site safety procedures to protect yourself and others.

• Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), ensuring adherence to local rules and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals.

• Manage radioactive waste safely and supervise team compliance.

• Follow site security plans and assist with emergency exercises.

• Adhere strictly to GMP, GLP, and safety protocols required by MHRA, EA, HSE, and ONR.

• Comply with local rules and licensing conditions.

• Educated to degree level in a relevant scientific discipline,…