B5 Senior Quality Assurance Analyst Location: Royal Victoria Hospital Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Pay Rate: £15.33 Requirements: BSc in Chemistry, or equivalent Science Degree 2 years Post Graduation experience in a Pharmaceutical or Food Industry Quality Control Laboratory, or equivalent experience Job Overview We are seeking a Senior QA Analyst to join the Belfast Health and Social Care team. The post holder is an analyst within the Regional Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Service (RPQAS) which provides a range of pharmaceutical quality Assurance services to Victoria Pharmaceuticals (VP) and pharmacy services within BHSCT and the wider HSC Trusts. The post holder will perform microbiological and analytical testing that includes chemical analyses, sterility testing, and environmental and product monitoring in accordance with the principles of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) and GCLP (Good Control Laboratory Practice) with knowledge of GMP and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). The post holder will co-ordinate and manage COSHH related matters for RPQAS and VP including COSHH risk assessments. Key Responsibilities Key skills and associated tasks for the period of this recruitment Knowledge and practical experience of pharmaceutical analytical techniques which may HPLC-UV, FTIR, UV spectroscopy, flame photometry and subvisible particle testing GxP experience and knowledge of data integrity Experience in troubleshooting analytical issues which may include out-of-specification investigations Practical microbiology experience Line management experience What We're Looking For Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Able to demonstrate strong initiative in a workplace environment Apply Now! Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role within our client's site. Apply today to start your journey as a Senior QA Analyst If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level. Skills: microbiology experience pharmaceutical analytical flame photometry UV spectroscopy