Senior Specialist Quality Control
Senior Specialist Quality Control
Location: Liverpool
Type: Permanent
5 days in the office
Competative salary and benefits
Introduction to role
As the voice of the patient, every batch we certify is a personal stamp of approval. Not something we take lightly, we are always innovating, trialling the latest models and technologies to improve reliability and excellence in our processes. As QC Virology Senior Specialist, you will act as a subject matter expert within QC Virology providing technical and analytical support to the Quality Control function within the Speke site in addition to the wider site and global AZ partners.
Accountabilities
You'll be responsible for instrumentation and methodology troubleshooting, non-routine analysis, and the evaluation, exploitation and implementation of new technology. You'll lead significant Quality Control investigations and change programs including introduction of new methods and technologies. You will have expert knowledge and understanding of the functional area and laboratory instrumentation, as well as Good Manufacturing Practice/Good Laboratory Practice. We'll look to you to play a key role in coaching and mentoring and developing other team members and working cross departmentally to support the overall QC organisation.
Essential Skills/Experience
• Qualified to degree level/or equivalent in a scientific area
• Technical SME in a QC Field (or equivalent)
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Leading change and digital uplift (focussing on optimising of QC assays)
• Working collaboratively with regulatory and understanding of new market launches
•Experience in investigating complex investigations
•Audit experience
•Can work collaboratively with key stakeholders
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of compliance management and Good Manufacturing Practice / Good Laboratory Practice
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality systems such as Qualification/Validation, Change Management, Quality Risk Management
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, 5 days per week from the office.
At AstraZeneca, our work is important and valued. We are proactive, science-based, and solutions-oriented, always striving to make a significant impact on patients' lives. Our inclusive and friendly community fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that each voice matters. With a focus on growth and innovation, there are always exciting opportunities to quality assure new products as we go to market around the world.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
