QC Analyst

Full-Time | £29,000 - £32,000 | Monday to Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QC Analyst to join a growing Quality Control team within a regulated manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or fine chemical laboratories who is looking to broaden their technical expertise and develop their career within a quality-focused business.
Working as part of a close-knit team of analysts, you will support manufacturing operations through the testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, while also contributing to environmental monitoring, stability studies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The role offers exposure to a wide range of analytical techniques and technologies, providing an excellent platform for ongoing development.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Quality Control Testing

• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, in-process samples, and finished products in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support manufacturing and customer delivery schedules through timely completion of analytical testing.
• Conduct testing associated with stability studies and product quality programmes.
• Review and interpret analytical data, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.

Analytical Techniques

• Generate and analyse data using a variety of analytical methods, including:
  • HPLC
  • GC
  • AKTA systems
  • TLC
  • UV-Visible Spectroscopy
  • Titration techniques
  • FlowCam
• Apply strong technical and troubleshooting skills to resolve analytical issues and support investigations.

Microbiology & Environmental Monitoring

• Carry out environmental monitoring activities, including:
  • Cleanroom monitoring
  • Contact plates
  • Viable and non-viable monitoring
  • Luminometer testing
• Conduct microbiological testing, including:
  • Bioburden testing
  • Endotoxin testing
• Support monitoring of purified water systems and controlled environments.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and compliant laboratory records in line with GMP and Quality Management System requirements.
• Support investigations relating to:
  • Deviations
  • Out-of-Specification (OOS) results
  • Change controls
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
• Ensure compliance with pharmacopoeial requirements, ICH guidelines, and laboratory procedures.

Laboratory Operations

• Support routine laboratory activities including:
  • Equipment calibration and maintenance
  • Reagent preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Purchasing consumables
  • Documentation and archiving
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing, R&D, technology transfer, and external laboratory partners.

About You

You are a quality-focused laboratory professional who enjoys analytical problem-solving, working in a regulated environment, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality products.
You'll bring:

• At least 1 year's experience working within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or fine chemical laboratory.
• A good understanding of GMP and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with analytical testing and laboratory techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to documentation and compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong IT, analytical, and numerical capabilities.

Particularly Relevant Experience

• HPLC analysis
• Microbiological testing
• Environmental monitoring
• Stability studies
• AKTA systems
• Endotoxin and bioburden testing
• Laboratory investigations and GMP documentation

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

• Positive and team-oriented
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and willing to learn
• Flexible and adaptable
• Confident communicating with colleagues across different departments
• Happy to support occasional overtime or weekend work when required

Why Join Us?

• Join a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of analytical and microbiological techniques.
• Work across quality control, manufacturing support, and product development activities.
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a business that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Location & Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Primarily laboratory-based role (approximately 80% lab, 20% office)
• Occasional weekend working on a rotational basis to support business requirements
• Relocation support may be available for the right candidate

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an analyst with experience in chemistry, microbiology, or pharmaceutical quality control to join a friendly and highly collaborative team. Whether your strengths lie in HPLC, microbiology, or a broader analytical background, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills across multiple areas while contributing to the manufacture and release of high-quality products.

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