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Qc Analyst
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Newmarket, Suffolk
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £30,000 - £36,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Control Analyst
Location: Newmarket, England, United Kingdom.
About the Company
We are a leading UK manufacturer of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, providing high-quality custom manufacturing and process development services to customers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QC Analyst to join our Quality Control team.
About the Role
As a QC Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products. Your key responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
* Performing routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
* Operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and wet chemistry techniques.
* Reviewing analytical data to ensure compliance with specifications.
* Preparing analytical reports and laboratory documentation in accordance with GMP and company procedures.
* Investigating Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and laboratory deviations as required.
* Supporting analytical method verification, validation, and method transfers.
* Assisting with stability studies and environmental monitoring activities.
* Performing instrument calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
* Maintaining laboratory housekeeping and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
* Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and quality.
* Collaborating with Production, QA, and Process Development teams.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline.
* Previous laboratory experience within a pharmaceutical, chemical, CDMO, or GMP-regulated environment.
* Hands-on experience using HPLC and/or GC.
* Good understanding of GMP and laboratory documentation practices.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
* Experience working within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of analytical method validation and transfer.
* Experience investigating OOS/OOT results.
* Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, Chromeleon, or similar chromatography software.
* Understanding of ICH guidelines and data integrity principles (ALCOA+)
Pay range and compensation package
Salary: £28,000 to £36,000 dependent on experience
Location: Newmarket, England, United Kingdom.
About the Company
We are a leading UK manufacturer of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, providing high-quality custom manufacturing and process development services to customers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QC Analyst to join our Quality Control team.
About the Role
As a QC Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products. Your key responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
* Performing routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
* Operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and wet chemistry techniques.
* Reviewing analytical data to ensure compliance with specifications.
* Preparing analytical reports and laboratory documentation in accordance with GMP and company procedures.
* Investigating Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and laboratory deviations as required.
* Supporting analytical method verification, validation, and method transfers.
* Assisting with stability studies and environmental monitoring activities.
* Performing instrument calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
* Maintaining laboratory housekeeping and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
* Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and quality.
* Collaborating with Production, QA, and Process Development teams.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline.
* Previous laboratory experience within a pharmaceutical, chemical, CDMO, or GMP-regulated environment.
* Hands-on experience using HPLC and/or GC.
* Good understanding of GMP and laboratory documentation practices.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
* Experience working within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of analytical method validation and transfer.
* Experience investigating OOS/OOT results.
* Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, Chromeleon, or similar chromatography software.
* Understanding of ICH guidelines and data integrity principles (ALCOA+)
Pay range and compensation package
Salary: £28,000 to £36,000 dependent on experience