QC Analyst - Analytical
Near Preston | Permanent | Rotating Shifts (6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm, Monday-Friday)
Competitive Salary plus Shift Allowance
We're recruiting for a QC Analyst - Analytical to join a leading UK manufacturing business near Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QC Analyst or Analytical Chemist with a background in a regulated laboratory environment to support the testing and release of bulk and finished products using a range of analytical techniques and instrumentation.
Working within the Quality team, you'll play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards through analytical testing, while maintaining compliance with GLP, GMP and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform analytical testing of bulk liquids and finished products in accordance with approved laboratory methods and specifications.
• Interpret, review and accurately report analytical results.
• Release bulk products for manufacture and filling following successful QC testing.
• Investigate and communicate out-of-specification (OOS) results with Technical and Manufacturing teams.
• Carry out routine calibration, maintenance and validation of laboratory equipment.
• Prepare and standardise laboratory reagents in accordance with defined procedures and pharmacopoeial requirements.
• Maintain laboratory standards, retained samples and documentation in line with GLP and GMP requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of laboratory procedures and assist with the training of other analysts.
• Ensure high standards of Health & Safety, Good Laboratory Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice are maintained at all times.
About You
• HNC in Chemistry with 2-3 years' industrial laboratory experience, or a Chemistry degree with at least 1-2 years' commercial laboratory experience.
• Experience working within a QC or analytical laboratory.
• Practical experience using analytical instrumentation such as Auto Titrators, Moisture Analysers, UV, IR Spectroscopy and Fluorimeters.
• Working knowledge of GC and HPLC is essential.
• Experience within a GLP and/or GMP regulated environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with colleagues across Quality, Technical and Manufacturing teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer that offers excellent training, career development and the opportunity to work with a broad range of analytical techniques within a modern Quality Control laboratory.
Working Hours:
• Rotating Monday to Friday shifts:
o6:00am - 2:00pm
o2:00pm - 10:00pm
If you're an Analytical Chemist or QC Analyst looking for your next challenge within a regulated manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
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