Qc Analyst

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Location: Newmarket, England, United Kingdom.

About the Company

We are a leading UK manufacturer of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, providing high-quality custom manufacturing and process development services to customers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QC Analyst to join our Quality Control team.

About the Role

As a QC Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products. Your key responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

* Performing routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

* Operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and wet chemistry techniques.

* Reviewing analytical data to ensure compliance with specifications.

* Preparing analytical reports and laboratory documentation in accordance with GMP and company procedures.

* Investigating Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and laboratory deviations as required.

* Supporting analytical method verification, validation, and method transfers.

* Assisting with stability studies and environmental monitoring activities.

* Performing instrument calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.

* Maintaining laboratory housekeeping and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures.

* Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and quality.

* Collaborating with Production, QA, and Process Development teams.

Qualifications

Essential:

* Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline.

* Previous laboratory experience within a pharmaceutical, chemical, CDMO, or GMP-regulated environment.

* Hands-on experience using HPLC and/or GC.

* Good understanding of GMP and laboratory documentation practices.

* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

* Experience working within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

* Knowledge of analytical method validation and transfer.

* Experience investigating OOS/OOT results.

* Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, Chromeleon, or similar chromatography software.

* Understanding of ICH guidelines and data integrity principles (ALCOA+)

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: £28,000 to £36,000 dependent on experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed