QC Analyst

Piramal; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician to conduct a range of analytical testing and maintain laboratory standards. The role involves sample preparation, analysis, and compliance with GLP/GMP regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and relevant technical qualifications or experience in a scientific field.

Qualifications

• Expected to have formal education in a technical or scientific area.
• Experience should be educational/industrial and appropriate for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using wet chemical and instrumental techniques.
• Write and review SOPs and testing procedures.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety and GMP standards.

Skills

Organised

Able to plan work

Analytical techniques

Basic knowledge of chromatographic processes

Working knowledge of GLP/GMP

Education

Technical or scientific qualification

Relevant experience and training

Job description

Critical Tasks

Preparation of samples and associated reagents, performing basic analysis, right first time, on time in line with business requirements

To gather/generate, analyse, interpret data

Critical Skills

Organised and able to plan own work

Prepares samples and reagents required for analysis

Prepares equipment required for analysis

Ensure the laboratory is well stocked and resourced

Able to perform analytical techniques

Basic knowledge of chromatographic processes

Working knowledge of GLP/GMP and safety

Key Duties:

Perform a full range of analytical testing using wet chemical and instrumental techniques such as TLC, HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV analysis to agreed timescales

Carry out routine equipment maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment following approved methods and procedures on assigned pieces of equipment

Write and review SOPs, sampling and testing procedures for finished products, APIs, raw materials, packaging components, analytical test reports and stability trending reports

Maintain the flow of QC documents within the department ensuring they are accurate and compliant with procedures or guidelines

Ensure that OOS, OOE, OOTs investigations are performed in timely manner in accordance with the procedural requirements

Observe and comply with the requirements of Health & Safety and GMP in all aspects of laboratory operations

Carry out routine duties as allocated by the QC Coordinator

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

The holder will normally be expected to be qualified in a technical or scientific area which is relevant to the role. This may be through a formal educational / qualification route or via relevant experience and training obtained through practical application. It may also be a combination of both.

Relevant Experience:

Educational / industrial experience appropriate for the role.