QC Analyst - Raw Materials

Ethypharm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing and benefits platform

Pension Plan with employer contribution of 5%

Holiday purchase/sale options

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced QC Analyst to ensure compliance with cGMP standards and oversee the analysis of raw materials. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Chemistry or a related field and possess knowledge of analytical techniques like HPLC. This role offers 25 days annual leave, a pension plan, and a wellness benefits platform. Join a collaborative environment where you can develop your potential and contribute to quality medicine provision.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent scientific subject.
• Prior experience of working to GMP and GLP standards within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Broad understanding of manufacturing, quality and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis process in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
• Conduct analysis of raw materials batches.
• Ensure Health and Safety and COSHH compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of cGMP

Experience of working with HPLC techniques

Technical competency in GC, IR UV-VIS

Strong communication skills

Analytical method development

Education

Degree in Chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences

Job description

We are now recruiting an experienced QC Analyst to join our Raw Materials team.

What you will do

Responsible for the analysis process in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) at our Romford site.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Analysis of raw materials batches.
• Support the investment in facility expansion and new product launches across multiple dosage forms.
• Able to carry out associated laboratory tasks such as sampling, housekeeping, preparations of standardisation of reagents, the care of apparatus and the instrumentation.
• Ensure that Health and Safety and COSHH are adhered to throughout the laboratory.
• Perform relevant Quality Control responsibilities and ensure laboratory compliance requirements, testing protocols and safety standards are met.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of cGMP and experience working in the pharmaceutical or a similar industry, although full training will be provided. The successful candidate will be process driven, with a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills.

Skills/Experience

• Degree level qualification in Chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent scientific subject
• Prior experience of working to GMP and GLP standards within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience of working with HPLC techniques
• Good understanding of regulatory guidelines for the area of responsibility
• Experience of developing and/or modifying analytical methods within regulatory guidance
• Prior experience working with British and European Pharmacopeia
• Demonstrate a track record in change management, hands on action and strategic thinking underpinned by a strong quality ethos.
• Technical competency in a range of analytical techniques (GC, IR UV-VIS)
• Broad understanding of manufacturing, quality and engineering

What we offer you

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with an opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days
• Holidays rising to 30 days with length of serviceEligible to participate in the Company's Business bonus scheme with a potential earning of 3% of salary
• Wellbeing and benefits platform
• Salary Sacrifice scheme - electric vehicles with Tusker (dependent on meeting policy eligibility)
• Pension Plan - employer contribution of 5%

Personal qualities

We are seeking a highly reliable individual who consistently meets deadlines and delivers results with precision and accuracy. The ideal candidate will remain calm and composed under pressure, handling challenging situations with professionalism. Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are key, as well as the ability to adapt easily to change and take on new challenges

Working hours information

• Raw Materials - 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

About us

Ethypharm supplies medicines to a wide range of health care systems, notably in the UK where we have over 100 different products on contract to supply to the NHS including Commercial Medicines Units, hospital pharmacists, wholesalers, retail pharmacy buying groups and retail pharmacy chains. We also provide medicines to psychiatrists, GPs, doctors, nurses and ex-drug users all of whom are involved in prescribing and providing services to patients.

Our Romford facility is located 20 miles from the centre of London and consists of over 6700 square metres of a high-quality, modern pharmaceutical facility where we mix, fill, sterilise, inspect, pack, and label a wide range of medicines.

Why Ethypharm? We provide a workplace which is one of collaboration, teamwork and innovation. We are all different and we embrace this uniqueness in each and every one of our employees. Our commitment to you is that we want to help you unleash your full potential by supporting your training and development. We want you to be the best that you can be.

At Ethypharm we recognise the value of diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets with the needs of our business.