# Quality Assurance Analyst > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/quality-assurance-analyst/625552cf-3c7f-4744-a155-3e279e0b3032 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/quality-assurance-analyst/625552cf-3c7f-4744-a155-3e279e0b3032.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** Harrow - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £36,943 - £44,900 inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: This position involves weekend work and late shift work if required - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Required to work late duties and weekend work based on the production demand) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-18T12:33:41.540Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Harrow/London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Quality_Assurance_Quality_Control/Quality_Assurance_Quality_Control-v8060374 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8060374?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The QA Analyst is required: To be suitably qualified and experienced to undertake review of analytical/microbiology testing data, qualification/validation, monitoring and sampling on a range of media samples and facilities and provide a high-quality service to all internal and external customers in line with Trust values. To review and maintain accurate and legible records of all quality and manufacturing activities undertaken as per current good documentation principles and GxP requirements To use and review data from all sensitive scientific instruments required to complete the tasks with due care and attention and ensure accuracy of the generated results in line with MHRA GxP Data Integrity Guidance. To undertake QA review/ testing (if required) of all samples within the laboratories with attention to detail To report and investigate any deviations, out of specification results, carry out Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and follow up as appropriate. To carry out self-inspections as required and to supervise and train Junior staff ### Main duties of the job - Analysis, QA review, interpretation and reporting of all test results of a wide range of raw materials, intermediates and final products as required. To supervise and direct all these activities as needed. - To undertake microbiology testing, monitoring and sampling on media samples and facilities as required - To support the research and development for commissioning, qualification and validation of the new aseptic production unit (cleanrooms, laminar airflow cabinets and isolators). This includes protocol development, execution and reporting. - To review/undertake microbiological observation and reporting of plate /media from monthly/In-process EM and/or operator/process validations. - To write/review and maintain accurate and legible records of all activities undertaken as per current good documentation principles and GMP requirements - QA review of trending of all analytical/microbiological EM data and prepare/review weekly/monthly/six monthly and yearly reports. - Provide expert technical advice to production, QA/QC and external customers where necessary. - To supervise and train junior staff in QA/QC, Analytical and microbiological testing requirements and procedures ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. ## Job Details The QA Analyst is required: To be suitably qualified and experienced to undertake review of analytical/microbiology testing data, qualification/validation, monitoring and sampling on a range of media samples and facilities and provide a high-quality service to all internal and external customers in line with Trust values. To review and maintain accurate and legible records of all quality and manufacturing activities undertaken as per current good documentation principles and GxP requirements To use and review data from all sensitive scientific instruments required to complete the tasks with due care and attention and ensure accuracy of the generated results in line with MHRA GxP Data Integrity Guidance. To undertake QA review/ testing (if required) of all samples within the laboratories with attention to detail To report and investigate any deviations, out of specification results, carry out Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and follow up as appropriate. To carry out self-inspections as required and to supervise and train Junior staff ## Job Description Analysis, QA review, interpretation and reporting of all test results of a wide range of raw materials, intermediates and final products as required. To supervise and direct all these activities as needed. To undertake microbiology testing, monitoring and sampling on media samples and facilities as required To support the research and development for commissioning, qualification and validation of the new aseptic production unit (cleanrooms, laminar airflow cabinets and isolators). This includes protocol development, execution and reporting. To review/undertake microbiological observation and reporting of plate /media from monthly/In-process EM and/or operator/process validations. To write/review and maintain accurate and legible records of all activities undertaken as per current good documentation principles and GMP requirements QA review of trending of all analytical/microbiological EM data and prepare/review weekly/monthly/six monthly and yearly reports. Provide expert technical advice to production, QA/QC and external customers where necessary. To supervise and train junior staff in QA/QC, Analytical and microbiological testing requirements and procedures ## Responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. ## Person Specification ### Education/Qualification **Essential** - BSc degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or relevant scientific discipline - Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience in hospital or industry linked to a manufacturing unit - Knowledgeable in different microbiological and laboratory instrumentation techniques i.e. HPLC, ICAP, UV/VIS, IR Spectroscopy, Polarimetry, Refractometry etc. - Demonstrated ability identify problems, analyse root cause and propose solutions - Experience of working to Pharmacopoeial methods and specifications **Desirable** - Post graduate qualification - Knowledgeable in environmental monitoring of clean rooms ## Documents - [heart values (pdf, 158.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2615) - [guidance for applying (pdf, 914.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1549) - [what makes us special? 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