QC Analyst

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3 months ago
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CK Group are recruiting for a QC Analyst to join a to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 18 months.

Salary: £15.67 per hour PAYE, plus shift allowance.

Shift pattern:
6am to 6pm on a two week rotational basis.

Week One: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Second week: Wednesday and Thursday. This then reverts back to Week One the following Monday.

Once trained, the successful candidate will move to the later shift, which is 12 midday - 12 midnight.
 
QC Analyst role:

Testing of in-process samples, Raw Materials and filled product by various techniques such as T.V.A.C, Bacterial Endotoxin and Sterility testing. All testing to be completed using good Aseptic technique
Perform Environmental monitoring within Grade B – D clean rooms and filling machines at the appropriate frequency.
Compile batch summary reports ready for batch release and quality department reports to solve microbiological issues. 
Bacterial Identification, Control of type cultures and in house Media QC. Media preparation and use of the autoclave.
Provide advice to the manufacturing department on microbial, hygiene and contamination control.Your Background:

A Degree qualified or HNC in Microbiology / Biological sciences
Laboratory experience strongly preferred.
Preferably pharmaceutical knowledge and experience.
Able to communicate both orally and in the written format to personnel at all levels.
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving skills.Company:
Our clients aim is to be a global leader in generics and biopharmaceuticals, improving the lives of patients across the world. 

Location: 
This role is based at our clients site in Runcorn.

Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this QC Analyst role please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only).

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

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