QC Analyst

CK Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organisation in Scotland is seeking a QC Analyst to support analytical testing within their Quality Control Laboratory. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant scientific discipline and experience with HPLC/GC techniques. Responsibilities include conducting test analyses, documenting results accurately, and contributing to SOP development. This role is on a contract basis for over 3 months, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experienced analytical chemist with experience in chromatographic techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and industry background in Pharmaceutical or Laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials and final product.
• Document test results in accordance with cGMP.
• Contribute to the development and revision of SOPs and investigation reports.

Skills

Analytical testing

Chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC)

Troubleshooting skills

GMP knowledge

Data integrity

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

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 3+ months.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Performing 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.

Apply:

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 138 856 in all correspondence.