QC/QA Officer Oxford

About Curium

Curium is the world’s largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service.

With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name ‘Curium’ honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline ‘Life Forward’ represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve: An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Summary of Position

To perform quality control on radiopharmaceuticals and assist with maintenance of the Radiopharmacy in accordance with principles of Good Manufacturing Practice.

Essential Functions

• Reviewing compliance of production and analytical methods with GMP/specials guidelines and EP, BP and/or SmPC
• Review and update SOPs and forms
• Assist with deviations, incidents and investigations, OOS, CAPA, Change control and release of incoming materials
• Review QC tests and Micro results, managing Out of specification results
• Ensure timely completion and update of all Quality records and trackers
• Support the site to ensure it is GMP complaint by making sure SOPs are up to date
• Assist with elements of the QMS including Deviations, Complaints, OOS, CAPA, Change Control, Recall, Micro Out of Specification, Risk Assessments and related trending
• Sanitation and transferring of consumables in the aseptic suite and isolators

Cleaning the isolators and Radiopharmacy facility according to SOP’s

Aseptic Suite monitoring including Environmental monitoring, Radiation monitoring

Recording of the logs for fridge, freezers, isolator checks and all other logs

Raising and completing deviation reports OOS and MOOS where applicable

Participate in Root Cause Analysis and CAPA identification

Effective communication with all colleagues to facilitate efficiency in both production and quality related matters

Ensure all GMP guidelines and processes are followed

Goods in check/inspection as part of quality inspections of incoming materials

Adherence to legal and organizational procedures & guidelines about quality, safety, health and environmental issues

Training of Technicians in QC

Accurately perform Quality Control testing on all manufactured products at the Oxford Radiopharmacy according to SmPC and EP guidelines

Manage Environmental Monitoring process and ensure data are recorded and trended in the QMS

Reading Microbiological plates, broth and sterility samples

Interpretation and recording of Microbiological data and report any out of specifications ensuring appropriate action is taken in a timely manner

First line maintenance of equipment

Review and maintain QC logbooks and data to ensure the site meets all its objectives in relation to data integrity policy

Responsible for validation activities, and preparation and execution of protocols.  

Setting up production orders in the system

Checking stock level and ordering products

Requirements

Level of professional and intellectual ability

• Knowledge of radiation (Desirable)
• Shift work required

Education/experience

• Related Science Degree
• Quality Control Experience desirable
• Radiopharmacy Experience desirable

Skills

• Excellent team player
• Basic computer skills
• Good customer relation skills
• Communication skills
• Practical ability
• Excellent timekeeping competences
• Stress handling
• Excellent attention to detail

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curium is an equal opportunity employer and believes everyone deserves respect, dignity and equality.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Disability Confident Employer   We are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 1 employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities.