QC Analyst

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4Sciences is partnering with a pharmaceutical manufacturer in London to recruit an experienced QC Analyst to join their Quality Control team.

This role involves routine testing of materials and products using HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR and titration, method validation and transfer, data review, and support for stability studies, OOS investigations and CAPA in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR or titration.
• Knowledge of cGMP and laboratory documentation requirements.
• Experience in method validation, stability testing, OOS investigations and CAPA is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and thorough documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Test raw materials and finished products by HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR and titration.
• Conduct method validation, transfer and development per regulatory guidelines.
• Review data, raw data and batch documentation to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Support stability studies, OOS investigations, deviations and CAPA implementation.
• Prepare and update SOPs, product specifications and QC documentation.
• Perform raw material sampling, visual inspections and material release activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support equipment qualification and routine maintenance.
• Monitor environmental and microbial data and prepare trend reports.

Skills

HPLC

GC

UV

FTIR

Titration

Method validation

CAPA investigations

OOS investigations

cGMP knowledge

Documentation practices

Job description

QC Analyst | London | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Smart4Sciences is partnering with a pharmaceutical manufacturer in London to recruit an experienced QC Analyst to join their Quality Control team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented analytical professional with experience in a GMP-regulated environment, who is passionate about laboratory testing, product quality and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine testing of raw materials and finished products using analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR and titration.
• Conduct method validation, method transfer and method development in line with relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Review analytical data, raw data and batch documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Support stability studies, OOS investigations, deviations and CAPA implementation.
• Prepare, review and update SOPs, product specifications and controlled quality documentation.
• Perform raw material sampling, visual inspections and material release activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support equipment qualification and routine maintenance.
• Monitor environmental and microbial data, prepare trend reports and maintain accurate records.
• Support change controls, supplier management, quality investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Practical experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR or titration.
• Knowledge of cGMP and laboratory documentation requirements.
• Experience in method validation, stability testing, OOS investigations and CAPA is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and excellent documentation practices.