QC Analyst

Manpower UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a motivated Junior QC Analyst to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Nottingham. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or those starting their career in Quality Control, supporting testing of materials and finished products to ensure quality and regulatory standards.

You will contribute to GMP and GDP-compliant documentation, prepare reagents, assist with instrument maintenance, and help maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment to support

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field, or equivalent lab experience.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Accurately record and report results in GMP and GDP-compliant systems.
• Prepare laboratory reagents, standards, and solutions.
• Assist in maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of laboratory instruments.
• Support investigations into out-of-specification results under supervision.
• Ensure all work is completed within timelines to support production.
• Maintain a clean, organised laboratory environment and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with documentation updates and general QC administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Basic laboratory techniques

Education

Degree in Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Science or related

Tools

HPLC

UV spectroscopy

Titration

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior QC Analyst to join an established pharmaceutical manufacturing team. This is an entry-level position ideal for recent graduates or individuals starting their career in Quality Control. You will support laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure they meet required quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products following established methods and SOPs.
• Accurately record and report test results in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Prepare laboratory reagents, standards, and solutions.
• Assist in the maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Support investigations into out-of-specification (OOS) results under supervision.
• Ensure all work is completed within required timelines to support production.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Assist with documentation updates and general QC administrative tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline OR relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Placement year or internship experience in a laboratory or pharmaceutical environment.
• Basic knowledge of GMP or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, UV, titration).