QC Analyst

CK Group; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organisation is recruiting for a QC Analyst to work in a Quality Control Laboratory in Dundee. This role involves analytical testing of raw materials and products, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, and documenting test results accurately. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry or Biology and possess experience with chromatographic techniques, especially HPLC and/or GC. The contract is initially for 6 months with an on-site requirement.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry or Biology.
• Experienced analytical chemist with experience in chromatographic techniques.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and Data integrity requirements in QC environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing to support release and stability testing.
• Follow SOPs and ensure compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Document test results accurately.

Skills

Analytical testing

Chromatographic techniques (HPLC/GC)

GMP compliance

Troubleshooting skills

Laboratory investigations

Data integrity

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

HPLC

GC

Chromeleon Software

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a QC Analyst, to work within a Quality Control Laboratory, for a leading pharmaceutical organisation that develop and manufacture veterinary products.

The QC Analyst will be working on site in Dundee, on a contract basis for 6 months.

Key Responsibilitiesul>

Perform analytical testing of raw materials, product packaging and final product to support the release, stability and in process testing of materials for production or products for commercial use.

Accurately follow relevant SOPs, performing all activities in accordance with cGMP requirements, reporting anomalies. Initiate and complete laboratory discrepancy events on time.

Document test results to ensure completeness and accuracy per cGMP, keeping accurate documentation.

Demonstrate hands‑on knowledge of operating, maintenance and troubleshooting skills for HPLC instruments as well as quality / regulatory requirements pertinent to quality control environments / laboratories.

Perform moderate to complex equipment / instrumentation troubleshooting.

Contribute towards the development and revision of SOPs, investigations, the preparation laboratory investigation reports and implement corrective & preventative actions (CAPAs).

Support departmental improvement projects related to release goals, the identification of root cause for investigations and the improvement of laboratory methods.

Your Background

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry or Biology.
• Experienced analytical chemist with experience in chromatographic (HPLC and/or GC) techniques.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and Data integrity requirements in QC environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Industry background in a Pharmaceutical, Laboratory or related environment.
• Ability to conduct Laboratory investigations.
• Experienced with chromatography systems & software such as Chromeleon Software.