QC Analyst (18month FTC) Earlies

TN United Kingdom; Skipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary pharmaceuticals is seeking a QC Analyst for an 18-month FTC in Skipton. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting thorough testing and analysis of raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with the highest quality standards. With a focus on precision and attention to detail, you will engage in stability studies and calibration of analysis equipment. The company values diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. If you have a strong background in chemical analysis and a passion for quality control, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful work in the veterinary sector.

Benefits

36-hour workweek

Training and development opportunities

22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional holiday days

Free access to Headspace App

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in pharmaceutical GMP quality control laboratory.
• Knowledge of chemical and physical analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with environmental, health, safety, and GMP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Manage workload efficiently considering production planning.
• Prepare analysis certificates and investigate quality issues.

Skills

HPLC

UV-VIS

DLC

MID-IR

Titration

Karl Fischer water determination

TOC

Density measurement

Melting point measurement

Color measurement

Viscosity measurement

pH measurement

GMP compliance

Analytical skills

Education

BSc Hons in Chemistry

Related scientific field

Tools

Word

Excel

HPLC data systems (CDS)

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Summary

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra!

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise includes development, manufacture, marketing, and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

At Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and are reflected in our team of nearly 2500 colleagues globally. Our core values—(D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships, and (A)mbition—guide our daily operations and business approach.

The Opportunity

As an Analytical Analyst, you will conduct testing (chemical and administrative) on raw materials, semi-finished products, veterinary medicinal products, and packaging materials.

Your responsibilities will also include stability research and calibration of analysis equipment. All activities are performed according to established procedures and the Dechra Quality Management System.

Package

• Average 36-hour workweek with a day off every other Friday
• Training and development opportunities
• 22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Free access to Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

Main Responsibilities

The role involves a broad range of duties, including:

• Sample collection, receipt, and archiving of raw materials, packaging, wages, labels, semi-finished and finished products, and water samples. Performing swab samples for monitoring and cleaning validations.
• Managing workload efficiently considering production planning and lead times.
• Performing maintenance and minor repairs, cleaning, and calibration of equipment and spaces.
• Testing raw materials, semi-finished products, and packaging materials before use, using various analysis techniques.
• Releasing raw materials, semi-finished products, and packaging materials for production.
• Testing finished products for market release.
• Conducting analysis for process validation, product validation, cleaning validation, and equipment validation studies.
• Performing stability studies analysis.
• Preparing analysis certificates for customers.
• Investigating Out-of-Specification results, deviations, and other quality issues.
• Coordinating external research, including sending samples, processing reports, and monitoring progress.
• Drafting specifications and analytical regulations for raw materials, products, and packaging.
• Ensuring safe waste removal in line with business processes.

Ideal Candidate

Dechra values diversity and inclusivity. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess:

• Experience in precise, concentrated work.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical GMP quality control laboratory.
• Knowledge of chemical and physical analysis techniques such as HPLC, UV-VIS, DLC, MID-IR, titration, Karl Fischer water determination, TOC, and physicochemical tests like density, melting point, color measurement, viscosity, and pH.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and HPLC data systems (CDS).
• Understanding of environmental, health, safety, GMP, and company regulations.
• Global knowledge of production methods.
• Familiarity with applicable procedures and their application.
• BSc Hons in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• Willingness to undertake occasional global travel.