Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Macclesfield

At AstraZeneca, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We’re building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening up new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day. You may not feel you're at the frontline of research but your role in changing patients' lives is critical.

Our mission is ambitious and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do.

The Microbiology Group in the Quality Assurance Department (QAD) performs Quality Control testing and process assurance activities for all production plants on Macclesfield Site plus contract work for Pharmaceutical Development.

Does this interest you?

We currently have a number of opportunities for Quality Control Technicians to formally clear or reject products from the Quality Control laboratory teams against agreed Quality Standards within agreed customer service lead times.

Based in the Microbiology QAD laboratories, you must have the flexibility to work within any one of the testing or environmental monitoring teams and you must be prepared to work in an aseptic environment and successfully obtain an aseptic license.

Responsibilities:

You will actively participate in microbiological product testing, environmental monitoring, microbiological and chemical water testing, microbial identification and media preparation.

Responsible for formally clearing or rejecting products, materials and laboratory results against the agreed Quality Standards to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of these products to the customer or user.

Ensuring that the appropriate quality systems are followed in order for the laboratory to meet its responsibilities with respect to GCLP (Good Control Laboratory Practice), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and SHE (Safety, Health and Environment).

Essential Skills & Experience

• A level Biology minimum or equivalent

• Practical microbiological laboratory experience

• Knowledge of cGLP and GMP

• Understanding of SHE principles

• Ability to work independently out of hours

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Degree in a Biological discipline or equivalent

• Aseptic techniques and clean room experience

• Building emergency coordination

You may be required to work shifts in these positions, this will be discussed further at interview.

Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 7th February

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Competitive salary and benefits package on offer

Open Date: 26/01/2021

Close Date: 07/02/2021

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