Quality Control Analyst

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. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

As a QC Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products. Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

• 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.
• 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+).

Salary: £28,000 to £36,000 dependent on experience.