QC Analyst

Ethypharm; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Quality Control Analyst for their Romford site. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and experience with GMP and GLP. Responsibilities include analyzing finished products, supporting new product launches, and ensuring lab safety compliance. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £29,000 and various benefits including holidays, a bonus scheme, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25-30 days holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Discounts via Bravo Benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working to GMP and GLP standards within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines in quality control.
• Experience developing and modifying analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze finished product batches.
• Support facility expansion and new product launches.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance in the lab.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Technical competency in analytical techniques

Education

Degree in Chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

IR

UV-VIS

Job description

Location: Romford, onsite role
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 6.30am - 2.30pm and 2.00pm - 10.00pm, rotating on a weekly basis with a 30 minute lunch break
Right to Work: Sponsorship not currently available

We are now recruiting an experienced Quality Control Analyst - Finished Products reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor.

Under the guidance of the Quality Control Supervisor, the role holder is responsible for the analysis process in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) at our Romford site.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Analysis of finished products batches.
• Support the investment in facility expansion and new product launches across multiple dosage forms.
• Able to carry out associated laboratory tasks such as sampling, housekeeping, preparations of standardisation of reagents, the care of apparatus and the instrumentation.
• Ensure that Health and Safety and COSHH are adhered to throughout the laboratory.
• Perform relevant Quality Control responsibilities and ensure laboratory compliance requirements, testing protocols and safety standards are met.

About you

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented QC Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work meticulously under pressure. They should have experience with quality control processes, a solid understanding of regulatory standards, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

This role will be based at our Romford office and is an onsite position.

Skills/Experience

• Degree level qualification in Chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent scientific subject
• Prior experience of working to GMP and GLP standards within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience of working with HPLC techniques
• Good understanding of regulatory guidelines for the area of responsibility
• Experience of developing and/or modifying analytical methods within regulatory guidance
• Prior experience working with British and European Pharmacopeia
• Demonstrate a track record in change management, hands on action and strategic thinking underpinned by a strong quality ethos.
• Technical competency in a range of analytical techniques (GC, IR UV‑VIS)
• Broad understanding of manufacturing, quality and engineering

What we offer you

• Up to £29,000 per annum
• Holiday - 25 days rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy/Sell - an opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days' holiday
• 5% Bonus - in addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
• Bravo Benefits Platform - offering a variety of discounts across well‑being and lifestyle
• Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles with Tusker (dependent on meeting policy eligibility)
• Pension Scheme

At Ethypharm we recognise the value of diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets with the needs of our business. Visit our website at www.ethypharm.com to learn more about Ethypharm.