Senior QC Analyst Full Time

St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Smart4Sciences

Smart4 Sciences is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in St Albans to recruit a Senior QC Analyst who will play a key role in supporting Quality Control operations and ensuring products are tested to the highest GMP and regulatory standards.

You’ll be joining a collaborative QC team where you’ll play a key role in ensuring raw materials, in-process samples and finished products meet the highest quality standards while supporting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products
• Operating and troubleshooting HPLC, Karl Fischer Titration, Dissolution and other analytical equipment
• Carrying out physical testing of tablets, capsules and packaging materials
• Preparing, reviewing and checking analytical data prior to approval
• Peer reviewing laboratory documentation and analytical results
• Supporting the review and update of SOPs, specifications and analytical procedures
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, Data Integrity and Good Documentation Practices
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, reference standards and consumables
• Supporting investigations relating to analytical issues and implementing corrective actions
• Completing allocated training and maintaining competency across analytical techniques

What we are looking for :

Essential

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Medical Laboratory Science or a related scientific discipline
• Previous experience working within a pharmaceutical QC laboratory
• Hands-on experience with HPLC analysis
• Experience using a range of laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques
• Strong understanding of GMP, Data Integrity and Good Documentation Practices
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with Agilent HPLC systems and OpenLab software
• Experience with Karl Fischer Titration, Dissolution testing and physical testing of pharmaceutical dosage forms
• Experience reviewing analytical data and laboratory documentation
• Previous experience supporting SOP reviews and method improvements

If you’re an experienced QC Analyst looking for your next challenge in pharmaceutical manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.