QA Lab Analyst

Medik8; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A skincare company in Aylesbury is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to oversee quality control testing and compliance activities. This role is crucial for ensuring that all products adhere to company and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have proven laboratory experience, preferably in a GMP environment, and strong analytical skills. You will conduct various tests and manage equipment, contributing to the overall quality management system. A competitive salary up to £30,000 is available along with a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support

Annual Performance Bonus

75% discount + Annual Product Allowance

Flexible Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a laboratory, preferably in a GMP environment.
• Hands-on experience with standard laboratory techniques.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute quality control testing and equipment management.
• Conduct conformity testing on in-house manufactured products.
• Raise Out of Specification reports and initiate investigations.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Experience in a laboratory

Experience in GMP environment

Tools

pH measurement

Viscometry

Spectrometry (FTIR)

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Job description

Laboratory Analyst

Medik8 is transforming the industry with science‑backed technology, and our dedication to exceptional skincare products has built a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to continue to scale the business through global expansion, multi‑channel distribution, and product innovation. Our much‑loved products are manufactured in‑house, and an exciting opportunity has arisen in our modern Manufacturing site for a Quality Assurance Lab Analyst.

Salary up to £30,000

The Laboratory Analyst is responsible for the execution of quality control testing, equipment management, and compliance activities. This role is integral to the Quality Management System, ensuring that all products and processes adhere to established company and regulatory standards through hands‑on testing, investigation, and diligent adherence to standard operating procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for any quality or compliance issues and proactively turn these around to provide best quality services.
• Perform daily calibrations on lab equipment.
• Conduct conformity testing on all in‑house manufactured products, including pH, viscosity, density, and FTIR.
• Perform retest activities and extend expiry dates of raw materials or bulks when required.
• Perform routine Environmental Monitoring.
• Perform routine Swabbing.
• Raise OOS (Out of Specification) reports and initiate the formal investigation process.
• Perform Microbiological Risk Assessments for planned/unplanned work in the clean rooms.
• Perform investigations into non‑conforming products, working with blending and R&D teams to ensure root cause is identified and corrective/preventative actions are in place.
• Act as the main point of contact for external microbiology labs. Ensure all microbiological tests are performed for all bulks and finished products and other required testing by external labs.

Requirements

• Must possess proven experience working within a laboratory, preferably in a GMP manufacturing environment (cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or FMCG).
• Requires direct, hands‑on experience with standard laboratory techniques including pH measurement, viscometry, and spectrometry (FTIR).
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving methodology.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross‑functional departments.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload to meet departmental objectives.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age‑defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.

Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti‑ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful‑looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions‑focused thinking, we possess a purpose‑driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go‑givers; our diverse talents work cross‑functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in‑house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• Salary up to £30,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
• Flexible Career opportunities
• Up‑skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.

DE&I Statement

At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non‑minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!