QC Analyst

Position: QC Analyst (12-Month Contract)
Location: Oxfordshire

Your new company
You will be joining a global biopharmaceutical organisation. Known for its innovation, high‑quality manufacturing, and patient‑focused culture, operating within state‑of‑the‑art GMP facilities supporting sterile manufacturing, biologics production, and advanced therapy programmes.

The QC function plays a critical role in ensuring products meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards. You will be part of a collaborative, well‑established team working alongside experienced QC, QA, and manufacturing professionals.
Your new role
As a QC Analyst, you will be responsible for performing routine and non‑routine analytical and/or microbiological testing to support raw materials release, in‑process control, environmental monitoring, utilities testing, and finished product batches.

Conducting analysis using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and wet chemistry.
Performing bioburden, endotoxin, EM, water testing, and sterility testing in line with GMP.
Completing environmental monitoring of Grade A-D clean rooms.
Supporting microbial identification.
Completing equipment calibration checks, lab housekeeping, and logbook entries.
Participating in investigations (OOS/OOT/deviations) and contributing to root‑cause analysis.
Supporting audits, CAPA implementation, and QC continuous improvement initiatives.
Working in compliance with GMP, GLP, Annex 1, and site standards.

What you'll need to succeed Essential

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B.Sc./M.Sc. in Scientific or relevant experience.
Good understanding of laboratory best practice and ability to follow SOPs precisely.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work on site in a regulated environment.

Desirable

Previous experience within a GMP QC laboratory.
Experience in analytical techniques (HPLC/GC/UV) or microbiological methods (EM, bioburden, sterility).What you'll get in return

Opportunity to work within a global biopharmaceutical organisation.
Hands on training and development across QC testing, instrumentation, GMP, and data integrity.
Competitive hourly/day rates, depending on experience.
Potential for long term contract extension due to pipeline and ongoing site growth.
Exposure to large scale manufacturing, sterile processing, and cutting edge technologies.
Supportive team environment with strong emphasis on continuous improvement and collaboration.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in exploring this QC Analyst opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion. We are currently shortlisting and would be happy to talk through the role, your experience, and next steps.

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