Hybrid Laboratory Analyst: QA, Methods & Validation

Smith+Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Hybrid working model

Generous bonus and pension schemes

Training and mentorship

Employee discounts

Job summary

Smith+Nephew is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our QA team, responsible for testing from raw materials to finished products and ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards. The role supports investigations of OOS/OOT results and maintains analytical methods.

You will work with techniques like ICP, GC, IR and UV-Vis, and you will be part of a team focused on continuous improvement, safety, and quality. Hybrid working arrangements are available to suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ QA testing experience with science background.
• A science-based degree is required.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends and apply root cause and continual improvement.
• Strong communication and engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of Occupational Health & Safety in line with company policies.
• Deputise for Laboratory Supervisor when required and maintain service levels.
• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products using approved methods.
• Conduct analytical testing using ICP, GC, IR, UV-Vis, TOC and other methods.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment per procedures.
• Review and report test data in line with specifications and trends.
• Support investigations of OOS or OOT results and assess impacts.
• Lead method and equipment validation and change control activities.
• Ensure equipment is available, calibrated and compliant with schedules.
• Train and mentor analysts to ensure compliant practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Root cause analysis

Education

Science-based degree

Job description

Smith+Nephew is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our QA team, responsible for testing from raw materials to finished products and ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards. The role supports investigations of OOS/OOT results and maintains analytical methods.

You will work with techniques like ICP, GC, IR and UV-Vis, and you will be part of a team focused on continuous improvement, safety, and quality. Hybrid working arrangements are available to suitable candidates.