Senior QC Scientist

Senior QC Scientist

Greater Manchester

SRG are recruiting for a Senior QC Scientist to join a highly successful CDMO based in Greater Manchester. Growing rapidly, the business specialises in taking products from discovery, all the way through early-stage trials and to approval.

Due to continued growth and expansion of the business they are seeking to hire a Senior QC Scientist to join their team in Greater Manchester to lead hands on QC testing, ensure the GMP compliance of finished products and support ongoing development & continuous improvement of QC Systems, methods and regulatory readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Perform analytical testing including:
HPL / UHPLC (Assay, Related substances & Cleaning verification methods)
Dissolution Testing inc. method transfers, validations and troubleshooting.
Compendial techniques - FTIR, pH, content uniformity, water content etc.
Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, supporting audit and inspection readiness
Write and review:
Analytical methods and validation documentation
SOPs and laboratory quality documents
Certificates of Analysis and technical reports
Manage stability studies from initiation through to reporting, including third-party liaison
Support onboarding and lifecycle management of QC instrumentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Supervise and mentor junior scientists, including training and competency sign-off
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including lean QC processes
Support QC planning, laboratory organisation, and resource allocation

Required

A degree or comparable experience in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or similar relevant field.
Proven QC / analytical experience within a similar GMP environment.
Skilled in the operation of HPLC / UHPLC, FTIR and similar techniques.
Experience with method validation, transfer, and technical documentation
Good understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU GMP, ICH guidelines)
Exposure to stability studies and data trending would be advantageous
Previous experience mentoring or supervising colleagues is desirableGuidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed