We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit a Senior Quality Assurance Technician to join their specialist Pharmacy Quality Assurance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, supporting the safe production and supply of medicines across aseptic and manufacturing services.
About the Role
As a Senior QA Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and compliance across pharmacy production and aseptic services.
* Supporting the Quality Assurance (QA) service for licensed production and wholesale facilities.
* Undertaking environmental monitoring of clean rooms and aseptic units.
* Performing microbiological testing, airflow monitoring, and temperature mapping.
* Inspecting and releasing unlicensed medicines and aseptic products.
* Supporting quality systems, audits, and deviation investigations.
* Maintaining and optimising QA IT systems and documentation.
* Supervising and supporting junior technical staff.
* Contributing to the QA/Aseptic Unit rota, including weekends and bank holidays, supporting cancer services.
Qualifications
* Qualified Pharmacy Technician (GPhC registered) or relevant science/manufacturing qualification.
* Experience in QA, aseptic services, or pharmaceutical environments.
* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
* Experience with MHRA licensing requirements.
* Experience in quality management systems and audits.Further training in Quality Assurance or aseptic services.
* Experience supervising or training staff.
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