Qc Training Specialist - Newry, United Kingdom - Norbrook Laboratories

Norbrook Laboratories

Verified Company

Newry, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

In Norbrook we pride ourselves in being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and one of

the top veterinary pharmaceutical companies globally. We develop & manufacture veterinary

medicines, supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of existing products

and significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, we have opportunities for

individuals to join us and develop their career in a global company.

Our business strategy is supported by our Values - Customer Value, One Team, Results Driven,

Excellence, Innovation, and Quality - and we support our employees to live the behaviours that

creates our culture. Our on-going success is based on the expertise, knowledge and innovation of

our employees. If you are interested in joining our team here at Norbrook and supporting our vision,

Job Overview:
We are currently recruiting for the role of QC Trainer within the QC Organisation. This
is a new role. Individuals in this role will work with the Training and Development Manager to create
a team that will transform the way the QC Department carries out procedural, technical and scientific
dedicated to training and developing personnel at all levels across all QC departments. This individual
must have excellent interpersonal skills, have an aptitude for training, have an excellent understanding
of GMP/GLP and have a thorough knowledge of analytical chemistry and laboratory instrumentation.

Main Activities/Tasks

The role will involve the following:

Deliver the QC department's training and development program, including training on SOPs,

methods/analytical techniques, advanced technical/scientific training and personnel
development training.

Ensure that the QC department maintains a fully compliant GMP training program at all

times.

Ensure that new staff are quickly integrated into the department as productive members of

their respective teams.

Ensure that a comprehensive ongoing training and development program is developed and

maintained - a program that is tailored to the needs of each department and continuously
adapts to meet the changing needs of each area within the QC organisation.

Work alongside QC staff to coach and mentor in realtime.
Ensure that all training associated with CAPAs, deviations, nonconformances, KPI reviews,

trending reports, etc. is conducted within the required timeframes.

Work with the Team Manager to assist in developing and delivering short

training/compliance talks to address hot topics.

Work with the Team Manager and external training providers to identify and deliver

training, as required.

Work in full compliance with all health and safety, GMP, regulatory requirements.
Any other duties as required by Management.

Essential Criteria:

Third level qualification in a chemistry related discipline (alternative qualifications will be

considered if the applicant has sufficient relevant experience).

Two years' experience of working in a laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry or similar

regulated environment.

Excellent working knowledge of GMP.
Practical experience of training in a laboratory setting and a thorough knowledge of the

company's training procedures.

Practical experience and a thorough understanding of a minimum of four analytical

techniques, such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, atomic absorption spectroscopy, dissolution, FTIR, NIR,
UV-Vis spectroscopy, particle size analysis, autotitration (including Karl Fischer), wet
chemistry, (this list is not exhaustive).

Practical experience of working with sample preparation techniques for either raw materials

or finished product formulations.

Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience of running group training sessions.
Experience of training by means of practical demonstration followed by an objective

assessment of the outcome of the training.

Experience of training/mentoring on Environmental, Health and Safety matters.
Experience of creating training materials.
Practical experience of HPLC/UPLC troubleshooting.
Practical experience and a thorough understanding of HPLC/UPLC/GC analysis and Empower,

including:

Sample preparation, system setup, analysis and results calculation.
Troubleshooting.
Processing and integration.
Practical experience of analytical testing using compendial methods and general chapters.
Practical experience of working with a wide range of pharmaceutical dosage forms such as

tablets, pastes, suspensions, solutions, etc.

Experience of change control, CAPA and deviation investigation processes.
Experience of conducting laboratory investigations, e.g., deviation and OOS investigations.***
Location: Newry, Co. Down

Remuneration:
Salary Attractive

Benefits:
Free Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, 31 days annual leave, Wedding Leave,
Employee well-being initiatives, Healthcare plan, Company Sick Pay, Em