Laboratory Technician - Almac Pharma

Laboratory Technician (Rotational shift) - Almac Pharma Services

CPL have partnered with ALMAC Group to recruit for a Laboratory Technician to join their team on a temporary, on-going contract.

Pay Rate: £13.72 plus 16.7% shift allowance for Early shift and Evening shift.

Location: ALMAC Global Headquarters, Craigavon

Benefits: 34 days holiday per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday

Shifts:

1. Shift 1 - 0600 - 1400 (Early shift)
2. Shift 2 - 0900 - 1700 (Day shift)
3. Shift 3 - 1400 - 2200 (Evening shift)

OVERALL ROLE OBJECTIVE:

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing a range of tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures and ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring & Available).

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post holder will:

1. Maintain a high level of housekeeping: routine cleaning of laboratory areas, including laboratory waste management.
2. Manage calibration & maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g. pH meters, analytical balances).
3. Monitor & maintain the stock levels of laboratory consumables/chemicals/reagents. Receipt goods and/or services.
4. Support operational requirements:

• Conduct physical tests (e.g. appearance, tablet hardness, tablet friability)
• Perform inspection of incoming packaging components
• Perform finished goods inspections
• Perform material sampling of raw materials (including Purified Water), packaging materials, britestock, intermediates and drug products
• Perform visual assessment, swab & microbiological sampling of cleaned production equipment
• Manage the storage and archival of lab datapacks and documentation

1. Perform other tasks deemed appropriate by the Lab Coordinator, Technical Leader or Team Leader.

This role may require coverage beyond normal working hours on a regular basis and shift work. It is a condition of your employment that you are able to fulfil this requirement of the role.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT:

GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Previous Work Experience:

• Proven ability to adopt a methodical approach, managing multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work carried out
• Proven ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment
• Willing to learn and apply new skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Practical problem-solving skills

For further details please apply directly below or contact Luke Bush directly on 028 3025 3460.

If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email melissa.leeper@cpl-ni.com.

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.

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