QC Analyst

The Role

The QC Laboratory Analyst is responsible for conducting Quality Control testing and documenting laboratory testing in accordance with the MHRA and EU GMP Guidelines.

QC Laboratory Analyst will also be responsible for performing and assisting in the OOS investigations where required.

Job Responsibilities

• Involvement in the control of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Planning testing workload under the supervision.
• Performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data / results.
• Complying with the Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Complying with GMP and carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Complying with company Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Carry out any ad hoc duties as required.
• Ensuring laboratory test record data is recorded and stored in real time and in compliance to data integrity.
• Preparing samples, standards and reagents according to the relevant procedures.
• Maintain all areas other associated with laboratory in a presentable condition ready to being audited at any time.
• Performing method validations / method transfers where needed.
• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example titrators, pH meters etc.
• Assisting the Quality Team as directed. 
• Assisting senior management in writing of validation protocols and linked reports. 
• Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked for performing the tests.
• Participating in self-inspections and regulatory inspections.
• Using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs.
• Ensure data integrity is established and maintained in accordance with the ACOLA+ guidelines.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are established and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Experience & Skills

• Having work experience within a Pharmaceutical Company in a similar role desirable
• Ideally some previous experience assisting with self-inspections and regulatory inspections
• Good knowledge of HPLC & GC techniques.
• Previous experience reviewing raw materials and Finished Product Testing would be desirable
• Understanding and commitment to good housekeeping
• Flexibility and willingness to assist
• Good knowledge of Quality Control testing techniques both instrument based and wet chemistry
• Ability to perform routine simple and complex calculations
• A professional standard at all times
• Punctuality, politeness and courteousness to others at all times
• Adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures at all times
• Clear, accurate and concise record keeping
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• IT literate in Microsoft Software Packages
• Commitment, enthusiasm and passion
• You need to be educated to GCSE standard (A-C equivalent) in English, Maths and Science; and ideally have a Degree in Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacy.

Hours and working arrangements:

• This is a permanent role, and full time (37.5hrs per week). Your daily hours (7.5) will be worked alongside the full Lab team, from 9am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
• There are occasionally opportunities for overtime during busy periods. 
• Given the nature of the role, you’ll be working on-site.

Next Steps

• If this sounds like the right role for you, then we welcome your application.

We endeavour to reply and feedback to all applications; however, when a popular role becomes available, it’s not always possible, so if you have not heard from us within 30-days please assume that we couldn’t take your application further on this occasion.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.   The aim is for our employees to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.