Analytical Quality and Compliance Coordinator

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Sandwich, Kent
Salary
Negotiable
Job Ref
BBBH186079_1783691948
Date Added
July 10th, 2026
Consultant
Michael Pinkney

Analytical Quality & Compliance Coordinator

Location: Sandwich, Kent
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site (5 days per week)

The Opportunity

Synergy is seeking an Analytical Quality & Compliance Coordinator to support a major analytical services programme delivered by our scientific team in Sandwich, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused scientist or compliance professional looking to develop their career within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical laboratory environment. You will play a key role in maintaining quality systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting inspections and audits, and driving continuous improvement across the analytical function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate analytical quality and compliance activities across the department.
  • Lead and facilitate regular compliance meetings, tracking quality metrics and actions.
  • Author, review and maintain SOPs, training modules and GMP documentation.
  • Support the review and implementation of compendial updates.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, inspections and associated actions.
  • Manage laboratory notebooks, equipment logbooks and controlled documentation processes.
  • Maintain training curricula and ensure appropriate training assignments across analytical teams.
  • Support GMP compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary scientific and quality teams to ensure inspection readiness and ongoing compliance.
  • Manage the issuance and control of regulated documentation provided to external partners and stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensic Science, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience working within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology or laboratory environment.
  • A strong understanding of cGMP requirements and quality systems.
  • Experience authoring SOPs, controlled documents or training materials.
  • Knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques, including HPLC.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • A proactive approach with a focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

Why Join Synergy?

  • Permanent opportunity with a growing scientific services organisation.
  • Work within a high-performing analytical science environment supporting pharmaceutical operations.
  • Develop expertise across quality systems, compliance, audits, inspections and regulatory processes.
  • Join a collaborative and supportive team with excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Play a key role in delivering critical scientific services within a regulated industry.

Apply Now

If you have a scientific background, GMP experience and a passion for quality and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Synergy's analytical services team in Sandwich and take the next step in your quality and compliance career.

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

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