About this role
We are looking for a quality driven Compounding In-Process Checker (IPC) to join our Compounding team.
The IPC plays an important role in ensuring compounded medicines are prepared accurately, safely and consistently. Working closely with Compounding Operatives, Pharmacists and the Quality team, you will independently verify critical stages of the compounding process and ensure that activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures, batch documentation and quality requirements.
This is a hands-on role within the compounding operation. You will be present throughout production, performing in-process checks, reviewing documentation and supporting the team to identify and resolve issues before products progress to the next stage.
What you’ll be doing
- Perform independent in-process checks during the preparation of compounded medicines.
- Verify the correct product, formulation, strength, batch size and batch documentation before and during processing.
- Independently check the identity, quantity and batch/lot details of APIs, excipients and other materials used during compounding.
- Verify calculations, weights, quantities and measurements at defined critical stages.
- Check equipment identification, status and setup before processing begins.
- Perform and document required checks during weighing, blending, encapsulation, liquid preparation, filling, counting and packaging activities.
- Check finished quantities against expected batch yields and investigate or escalate discrepancies.
- Ensure required in-process controls are completed and results are within defined acceptance criteria.
What we need from you
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, compounding, pharmacy or another regulated environment.
- Strong attention to detail and confidence checking another person’s work.
- Good numeracy skills and ability to check weights, quantities and calculations.
- Ability to follow SOPs, batch records and written instructions accurately.
- Good documentation and organisational skills.
- Confidence identifying and escalating errors or discrepancies.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- A quality-focused mindset with patient safety at the centre of your work.
Desirable
- Pharmacy, science or manufacturing background
- Experience completing GMP documentation and batch records
- Experience operating pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
What we offer
- Private medical insurance
- Gym & wellness benefit with Wellhub
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car scheme
- 25 days holidays and generous parental leave & flexible working policies
- Annual company retreat
- Join in the early stages of one of the most promising scale-ups in the healthcare space
Our interview process
- Initial screening call
- On-site or virtual interview with Operations / Compounding Lead
Key responsibilities
- Carry out independent in-process checks during compounding and packaging.
- Check materials, quantities, weights and calculations against batch documentation.
- Verify batch numbers, expiry dates and material traceability.
- Review batch records for accuracy and completeness.
- Check room, equipment and line clearance before processing.
- Verify equipment setup and relevant processing parameters.
- Complete in-process yield and reconciliation checks.
- Check packaging, labels, pack sizes and finished quantities.
- Identify and escalate errors, discrepancies or deviations.
- Ensure all checks are clearly and accurately documented.
- Work closely with Compounding Operatives, Pharmacists and the Quality team.
- Support right-first-time and continuous improvement within the Compounding team.