Job Description

Quality Assistant - ITH Pharma

ITH Pharma specialises in the provision of Parenteral Nutrition, Chemotherapy and CIVAS. Our team provides flexible services with batch and bespoke items for adults, paediatrics and neonates to both NHS and Private Hospitals. The successful candidate will be joining a forward-thinking organisation where sharing ideas and developing our people is how we have built our success.

As a Quality Assistant you will work as part of a team reporting to a QA/QC Manager. Your work will include assisting with all aspects of Quality Control and Quality Assurance in relation to personnel, equipment and processes under the direction of supervisors in accordance with the quality assurance programme.

Your main duties will include:

Performing microbiological environmental monitoring of the aseptic suite. This includes cabinets, cleanrooms and support areas. Ensuring that the environment in which the products have been made conforms to the requirements of GMP by taking part in e.g. Enzyme indicator testing, plate reading and documentation, following up out of spec results, FMS monitoring, preparation of analytical standards and operation of the ICAP To ensure that all documentation associated with quality control activities is recorded each time and is clearly written. All documents must be appropriately stored (filed and archived) for easy retrieval.

The Person - Skills and qualities required

Applicants must have a science related Degree and a ideally 12 months experience working in an aseptic suite. Experience in microbiological monitoring and use of analytical equipment is desirable.

Reliability, flexibility and punctuality are a must as you will be working as part of a small team carrying out essential work on a daily basis. You must also be polite and diplomatic in your approach as you will be liaising with various internal departments.

In addition you will need good oral/telephone and written communication skills in English, be methodical in approach, able to demonstrate close attention to detail and concentrate for long periods of time.

An appreciation of customer needs and experience of working as part of a busy team to tight deadlines without losing focus are also essential.

Hours of work -

Rolling shift Monday to Friday 6.30am - 3.00pm & 10.00am - 6.30pm. There is also a requirement to work at least four contracted Saturdays during the year. Due to the line of work and patients awaiting treatments, there may be occasions when you may have to stay beyond the contracted finish time to complete your work for the day. Whether it is a supply of Parenteral Nutrition or chemotherapy, it is vital that patients receive it on the day when they need it.

Benefits of Working for ITH Pharma

In return, we pay a competitive annual salary of 28,889.00.

Other benefits include:

Day only shifts Limited weekend working A medical cash plan scheme Stakeholder Pension 22 days holiday per year year plus 8 bank holidays Regular company activities which include social events, free lunches and treats. Access to our in-house Health Clinic which includes our in-house Doctor Access to our in-house Pharmacy and annual pharmacy allowance.
So, if you want a career with a great company and are "inspired to be better," apply now.

Please note we will be unable to offer any form of sponsorship for this role.

Because of the volume of applicants we receive, we cannot reply to all applications, if you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application to ITH Pharma.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,889.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person