Pharmaceutical Analyst
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Quality Control and Quality Assurance department within Pharmacy Technical Services at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The role involves supporting the team in maintaining standards for MHRA specials manufacturing licenses and contributing to service developments. You will perform pharmaceutical QC laboratory services, including chemical and microbiological testing of medicines, ensuring compliance with GMP and MHRA regulations. Full training will be provided, and career progression opportunities are available.
Essential criteria
- BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3), OR equivalent scientific qualification at degree level
- Appropriate Professional Registration
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory management qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
- Training qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a laboratory, MHRA Licenced Manufacturing [contact details removed], or comparable production environment
- Understanding of or experience in a Quality Assurance / Quality Control role
- Aptitude and abilities
- Effective communication skills including being able to present complex information, share knowledge and influence others
- Strong organisational skills, including being able to plan and document complex schedules and processes, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to analyse data, identify improvements and solve complex problems,
- Computer skills to include word processing and data entry i.e. spreadsheets and databases
- Manual dexterity to use highly scientific instruments and equipment, and good hand-eye co-ordination
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3), OR equivalent scientific qualification at degree level
- Appropriate Professional Registration
- Supervisory management qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
- Training qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a laboratory, MHRA Licenced Manufacturing [contact details removed], or comparable production environment
- Understanding of or experience in a Quality Assurance / Quality Control role
- Aptitude and abilities
- Effective communication skills including being able to present complex information, share knowledge and influence others
- Strong organisational skills, including being able to plan and document complex schedules and processes, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to analyse data, identify improvements and solve complex problems,
- Computer skills to include word processing and data entry i.e. spreadsheets and databases
- Manual dexterity to use highly scientific instruments and equipment, and good hand-eye co-ordination
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,557 – £39,631 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Pharmaceutical Analyst
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
It is an exciting time for Pharmacy Technical Services across North Wales. Through the Transforming access to medicines (TrAMS) programme the future for technical services is brighter than ever. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Quality Control and Quality Assurance department which is a key part of the broader Pharmacy Technical Services team across BCUHB. You will be supporting the team with maintaining standards to support MHRA specials manufacturing licenses and progressing with service developments. Due to the critical nature of our work, you will be expected to follow departmental standard operating procedures, comply with Good Manufacturing (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and demonstrate good attention to detail.
Pharmacy Technical Services supports training and development of all our staff and provides the opportunity for career progression in a variety of areas. You will be given opportunities to attend training courses and achieve qualifications where appropriate for your development. Previous laboratory experience or working within Pharmacy Technical services is desirable but full training will be provided.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who contributes to and works well within our existing team, sharing our fo
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