Senior Quality Assurance Technician - Band 5

Posted 1 hour 54 minutes ago by Flexzo

Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
Northamptonshire, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN1
Job Description

Senior Quality Assurance Technician - Band 5

Northampton General Hospital University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group

Full-Time, Perm or Bank

Pharmacy (QA & Aseptic Services)

Start Date: ASAP

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.

Key responsibilities include:

  • 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

You will also contribute to the QA/Aseptic Unit rota, including weekends and bank holidays, supporting cancer services.

Essential Requirements

  • 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

Why Apply?

  • Work within a specialist QA and aseptic pharmacy service

  • Gain experience in licensed pharmaceutical production environments

  • Opportunity to develop expertise in quality systems and compliance

  • Be part of a supportive and experienced pharmacy team

  • Contribute directly to patient safety and cancer services delivery