Senior QC Scientist

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Cheadle, Greater Manchester
Salary
Negotiable
Job Ref
BBBH185003_1781192305
Date Added
June 11th, 2026
Consultant
nathan fairhurst

Senior QC Scientist

Greater Manchester

SRG are recruiting for a Senior QC Scientist to join a highly successful CDMO based in Greater Manchester. Growing rapidly, the business specialises in taking products from discovery, all the way through early-stage trials and to approval.

Due to continued growth and expansion of the business they are seeking to hire a Senior QC Scientist to join their team in Greater Manchester to lead hands on QC testing, ensure the GMP compliance of finished products and support ongoing development & continuous improvement of QC Systems, methods and regulatory readiness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform analytical testing including:
    • HPL / UHPLC (Assay, Related substances & Cleaning verification methods)
    • Dissolution Testing inc. method transfers, validations and troubleshooting.
    • Compendial techniques - FTIR, pH, content uniformity, water content etc.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, supporting audit and inspection readiness
  • Write and review:
    • Analytical methods and validation documentation
    • SOPs and laboratory quality documents
    • Certificates of Analysis and technical reports
  • Manage stability studies from initiation through to reporting, including third-party liaison
  • Support onboarding and lifecycle management of QC instrumentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Supervise and mentor junior scientists, including training and competency sign-off
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including lean QC processes
  • Support QC planning, laboratory organisation, and resource allocation

Required

  • A degree or comparable experience in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or similar relevant field.
  • Proven QC / analytical experience within a similar GMP environment.
  • Skilled in the operation of HPLC / UHPLC, FTIR and similar techniques.
  • Experience with method validation, transfer, and technical documentation
  • Good understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU GMP, ICH guidelines)
  • Exposure to stability studies and data trending would be advantageous
  • Previous experience mentoring or supervising colleagues is desirable

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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