QC Analyst

PE Global International; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a QC Analyst for a 6-month contract in Swindon. The role focuses on inspecting and labeling finished product batches and performing testing to support commercial batch release.

You will drive 5S in QC, manage deviations, CAPAs, and maintain regulatory compliance across laboratory systems. The successful candidate should have a scientific degree, hands-on cGxP lab experience, and knowledge of HPLC and Empower.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a scientific discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in a cGxP laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of HPLC and Empower.
• Experience with method development, troubleshooting and validation.
• Familiarity with particle size technologies is advantageous.
• Experience in investigations and SOP writing.
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance understanding.
• Data integrity across laboratory systems.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• Confidence in training junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and label finished product batches for release.
• Perform testing to support commercial batch release.
• Drive 5S in the QC environment.
• Manage QC metrics, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Write and review SOPs and technical reports.
• Prepare COAs, cleaning certificates and validation protocols.
• Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance across systems.
• Support investigations and troubleshooting activities.
• Assist training of junior team members.
• Collaborate with QC and other departments.

Skills

HPLC

Empower

cGxP

Data integrity

SOP writing

CAPA processes

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or higher in science

Tools

HPLC systems

Empower software

Job description

QC Analyst

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Contract: 6 months
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days on-site
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £13.85 per hour

The Opportunity

PE Global is currently recruiting for a QC Analyst to join a leading global pharmaceutical and life sciences organisation based in Swindon. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting and labelling commercial finished product batches. This position plays an important role in maintaining testing activities required to support commercial batch release.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and label commercial finished product batches.
• Perform testing activities to support commercial batch release.
• Drive 5S methodology within the QC environment.
• Manage QC metrics and compliance activities, including deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Write and review SOPs and technical reports.
• Prepare and review documentation including COAs, cleaning certificates and validation protocols.
• Ensure adherence to data integrity and regulatory requirements across laboratory systems.
• Support investigations and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain awareness of developments and innovations in particle size technology.
• Collaborate with colleagues across QC and other departments.
• Support the training of junior team members where required.

Requirements

• A degree or higher qualification in a scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience working within a cGxP laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of HPLC and Empower.
• Experience with method development, troubleshooting and validation.
• Familiarity with particle size technologies would be advantageous.
• Experience in investigations and SOP writing.
• Strong understanding of documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Good knowledge of data integrity requirements across laboratory systems.
• The ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Confidence in training and supporting junior team members.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in the UK***