QC Analyst – Flexible, Impactful Chemistry Role

Sanofi Inc.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Waterford seeks a QC Analyst on a fixed-term, full-time basis. You will deliver analytical chemistry support to the site, maintain methods and SOPs, and work closely with QA, Engineering and Planners to ensure compliance and timely batch releases.

You will train analysts, trend results and investigate OOS issues, while ensuring equipment validation and cGLP standards are met across daily testing and documentation processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in science (chemistry or biochemistry preferred).
• Experience in quality laboratories within fast-moving manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cGLP/pharmacopoeial methods and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage projects to plan and budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical chemistry services and support to Site.
• Interact with QA, Production, Engineering and Planners on materials and batch releases.
• Maintain methods, specifications and SOPs in line with pharmacopoeial/regulatory rules.
• Assist training of analysts in new methods and SOP updates.
• Trend results, record on COAs and investigate OOS promptly.
• Inform QC Team Leader of issues and potential improvements.
• Ensure testing equipment meets IQ/OQ/PQ validation requirements.
• Audit/Review chemistry results daily and ensure cGLP compliance.
• Maintain complete quality documentation; support new product introductions.

Skills

HPLC/Empower

Quality labs

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Analytical chemistry

Education

Science degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Post-graduate studies

Job description

Sanofi Waterford seeks a QC Analyst on a fixed-term, full-time basis. You will deliver analytical chemistry support to the site, maintain methods and SOPs, and work closely with QA, Engineering and Planners to ensure compliance and timely batch releases.

You will train analysts, trend results and investigate OOS issues, while ensuring equipment validation and cGLP standards are met across daily testing and documentation processes.