QC Analyst

B&S Group (Laxmico Ltd); Ruislip; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

B&S Group (Laxmico Ltd) in the United Kingdom is seeking a laboratory QC professional to uphold GMP standards, improve quality and safeguard data integrity across the QC laboratory.

You will perform routine testing, calibrate equipment and contribute to continuous improvement projects while maintaining compliance and working with cross-functional teams on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline.
• Good understanding of GMP.
• Excellent time management and organization.
• Cost conscious and meticulous in records.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• 1–2 years lab experience desirable.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality, compliance and quality culture in laboratories.
• Follow Pharmaceutical Quality System procedures and maintain data integrity.
• Booking in raw materials, finished products and packaging components for testing.
• Test and report results to GMP standards per SOPs.
• Perform routine physical testing using approved methods.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot routine lab issues as they arise.
• Operate HPLC, GC, Auto titrator, UV spectrometer and dissolution equipment.
• Maintain GMP standards in the laboratory.
• Test samples and book/d collect samples for routine analysis.
• Manage FP team consumables needs.
• Support continuous improvement projects in QC and collaborate across sites.
• Adhere to internal, external and regulatory QC requirements.
• Any other duties as required.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

Auto titrator

UV spectrometer

Dissolution apparatus

Job description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for improving quality, compliance and embracing good quality culture within the laboratories. Working with commitment with the Pharmaceutical Quality System that is in place by following procedures and always maintaining the integrity of all laboratory data.

• To be responsible for the raw material/Finished Product and packaging components booking in sampling and testing process.
• To test and report results to GMP standards as per company SOP's.
• To perform routine physical testing as per approved methods.
• To calibrate and maintain equipment in the laboratories.
• To troubleshoot routine laboratory issues when they arise.
• To operate standard laboratory instruments including HPLC, GC, Auto titrator, UV spectrometer and Dissolution apparatus.
• To maintain laboratories to GMP standards.
• To routinely test raw materials, finished product, stability samples and investigational samples using analytical techniques.
• Sample booking in and collection for routine analysis.
• Managing FP team consumables needs.
• Support, engage with and implement continuous improvement projects in QC department and collaborate with other departments for site projects.
• Adherence to laboratory compliance with internal, external and regulatory requirements for Quality Control Finished Product/Raw Material testing.
• Any other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Relevant degree in a scientific discipline.
• A good understanding of GMP.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Cost conscious.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment for 1-2 years is desirable.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Passion for Continuous Improvement.
• Sets and resets priorities to remain focused on objectives in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Basic understanding of statistics and its application to experimental work