QC Analyst

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the pharmaceutical sector as a QC Analyst in Swindon. You'll implement top-quality control processes for pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to cGMP while performing testing, documentation, and technical troubleshooting. This role is essential for maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with instrumental and traditional analytical techniques.
• Strong ability to build positive working relationships with clients.
• Highly motivated and diligent individual.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing of goods under cGMP conditions.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation and reports.
• Communicate effectively and support training of team members.

Skills

Analytical Techniques

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or closely related field

Job description

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Job Title: QC Analyst

Location: Swindon

Position Summary:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Day Shift Based QC Analyst II in Swindon. Be part of an ambitious team to implement top-quality control processes for pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities:

• Perform quality control analytical testing of incoming goods, intermediates, and finished products under cGMP conditions for QC release or as part of stability studies.
• Conduct technical transfer, method development, and method validation as required.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation including analytical write-ups, standard operating procedures, specifications, investigations, and reports.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and performance calibrations on equipment. PSG-Emp_Site_Lab_Leads_EU
• Provide technical troubleshooting and problem-solving related to analytical equipment, analytical methods, or unexpected results.
• Maintain personal training records and support, as well as train, other team members as required.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues both on-site and internationally, participating in collaborative problem-solving activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to cGMP in all business areas.
• Work with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), cGMP, and 5S principles in mind, participating in continuous improvement activities to further improve team and departmental progress.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed.

Eh&s:

• Understand emergency procedures and align with safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety, and security policies and procedures, rules, signage, and instructions at all times.
• Promptly report and investigate all accidents, near misses, and rule breaches.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific field.
• Proven experience with instrumental and traditional analytical techniques.
• Ability to work to critical timelines and commit to overseas travel as part of a project team.
• Strong ability to build positive working relationships with both internal and external business customers and clients.
• Highly motivated, diligent individual with excellent communication, computer, and organisational skills.