Senior QC Analyst

Smart4 Sciences is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in St Albans to recruit a Senior QC Analyst who will play a key role in supporting Quality Control operations and ensuring products are tested to the highest GMP and regulatory standards.

You'll be joining a collaborative QC team where you'll play a key role in ensuring raw materials, in-process samples and finished products meet the highest quality standards while supporting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Performing analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products
Operating and troubleshooting HPLC, Karl Fischer Titration, Dissolution and other analytical equipment
Carrying out physical testing of tablets, capsules and packaging materials
Preparing, reviewing and checking analytical data prior to approval
Peer reviewing laboratory documentation and analytical results
Supporting the review and update of SOPs, specifications and analytical procedures
Ensuring compliance with GMP, Data Integrity and Good Documentation Practices
Maintaining laboratory equipment, reference standards and consumables
Supporting investigations relating to analytical issues and implementing corrective actions
Completing allocated training and maintaining competency across analytical techniques

What we are looking for :

Essential

Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Medical Laboratory Science or a related scientific discipline
Previous experience working within a pharmaceutical QC laboratory
Hands-on experience with HPLC analysis
Experience using a range of laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques
Strong understanding of GMP, Data Integrity and Good Documentation Practices
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

Experience with Agilent HPLC systems and OpenLab software
Experience with Karl Fischer Titration, Dissolution testing and physical testing of pharmaceutical dosage forms
Experience reviewing analytical data and laboratory documentation
Previous experience supporting SOP reviews and method improvements

If you're an experienced QC Analyst looking for your next challenge in pharmaceutical manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you