QC Scientist ; FTC)

Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability. Position Summary

Shift: 07.00 - 19.00, 4 days on, 4 days off

Location:

Swindon, UK 100% Onsite We have an opportunity for a QC Scientist 2 (FTC) to join our team. In this role, you will perform quality control release testing of finished products using a range of analytical techniques. You will support validation studies, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. This position offers the chance to contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic laboratory environment.

• Perform QC release testing of finished products using techniques including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Dissolution, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Karl Fischer, Ultraviolet, Thin Layer Chromatography, pH and balances.
• Review analytical testing completed by junior scientists.
• Support validation studies by creating test plans and executing testing.
• Prepare stability reports and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Identify and investigate Out of Specification/Out of Trend results and support deviation investigations.
• Ensure testing is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
• Interpret schedules and prioritise workload effectively.
• Maintain laboratory standards through 5S, stock management, and participation in laboratory rotas.
• Support audit readiness, training activities, archiving, and quality system compliance.
• Train colleagues where required and support team objectives.
• Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, and laboratory safety requirements, promoting a safe working environment.

• Degree in a Scientific, Biotech or similar subject required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.
• IT literate, including Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Team player.
• Good team collaboration skills.
• Experience working within a GMP environment.

Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance.
• Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network.
• Benefit from a subscription to Linked In Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture.
• Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world.

Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials…