QC Officer- Analytical Chemistry
SRG are delighted to be supporting a successful and growing organisation in the Central Belt of Scotland with the recruitment of a QC Analyst to join their analytical laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical chemistry experience gained in an industry-based GMP environment who is looking to take the next step in a hands-on quality control role.
About the Opportunity
Working as part of a busy QC laboratory, you will play a key role in supporting analytical testing activities across a range of materials and products. The position is well suited to a candidate who is confident using analytical instrumentation, particularly HPLC with Empower software, and who understands the importance of quality, compliance and high laboratory standards in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of analytical chemistry testing within a GMP-regulated QC laboratory environment
- Operate analytical instrumentation with a particular focus on HPLC using Empower software
- Carry out testing using techniques such as HPLC, UV spectrophotometry and FTIR
- Complete compendial testing including osmolality, pH, appearance, conductivity, density and sub-visible particulate testing
- Support excipient testing, including compendial identification testing, as part of routine laboratory activities
- Undertake additional laboratory testing such as loss on drying and CCIT where required
- Review, record and trend analytical data in accordance with GMP requirements and internal procedures
- Assist with method transfer, validation, stability studies and laboratory investigations as needed
- Maintain excellent laboratory housekeeping standards, including stock management, reagent preparation, cleaning and waste disposal
- Ensure all documentation and laboratory activities are completed accurately and compliantly
To succeed in this role, you will bring proven analytical chemistry experience from an industry setting and a practical, hands-on approach to laboratory work.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in an analytical chemistry or QC laboratory role within industry is essential
- Hands-on experience of HPLC with Empower software is strongly preferred
- Experience with some or all of the following techniques would be highly advantageous: HPLC, UV spectrophotometry, FTIR, compendial testing, excipient testing, loss on drying and CCIT
- A good understanding of GMP, laboratory compliance and quality documentation
- Practical awareness of day-to-day laboratory operations, including housekeeping, stock control, reagent preparation, waste disposal and cleaning
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a laboratory team
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and expanding organisation where you can further develop your analytical laboratory career in a supportive and quality-focused environment.
If you have the relevant analytical chemistry experience and are looking for your next opportunity in a GMP laboratory environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.