Laboratory Technician - Pharmaceuticals

Laboratory Technician - Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals Supply Chain, tissues, bloods, samples, drugs

Salary: £28,000k - £30,000k

Type: Full time permanent – site based - 1 week in 4 oncall 24/7 @ £220 allowance 

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.