Job Description
Our organization is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
We are now recruiting a Senior Technician for the Biology department within the Quality Control department, at the Milton Keynes site.
Purpose of Role
* To perform husbandry duties and support with animal procedures under Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act - {A(SP)A} as required for all animal units located on site.
* To perform QC testing for finished product and intermediates for products manufactured at our organization.
* To manage documentation such as SOP’s, specifications and batch release data.
* This role involves the testing in accordance with GMP, dossier and relevant pharmacopoeia requirements.
Key Accountabilities and Duties
* Recording of information to comply with GMP and Home Office regulations.
* Assist with regulated procedures as licensed by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, as part of product testing. Be able to perform Schedule 1 methods of euthanasia.
* Reporting of relevant information to the Senior Animal Technician/QC Management/Named Veterinary Surgeon/Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer.
* QC Testing, including oocyst counts, purity checks and batch file compilation in accordance with SOP’s.
* Raising and completion of deviations, CAPA’s and Change Controls in the Quality Management System.
* Ensure data interpretation and analysis are carried out in a timely manner and identify atypical results.
* To support and manage projects within all areas of QC, ensuring deadlines are adhered to and escalated appropriately if there are any delays.
* Support with EHS assessments and ensure these are completed in a timely manner.
* Overtime in the form of evening, weekend and national holidays is required via a rota.
* To work within all areas of QC – including duties in other labs if and when required.
Closing date for applications: 18/02/2025
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Employee Status: Regular
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Job Posting End Date: 02/14/2025
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