QC Scientist 2

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a QC Scientist 2 in Swindon. This hands-on role involves conducting analytical testing and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with HPLC and strong attention to detail. Offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus & Benefits

Career Development

Health & Wellbeing

Excellent Location

Qualifications

• Experience in QC release and stability testing.
• Knowledge of GMP and internal standards.
• Willingness to perform any task as directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC release, stability, and validation testing.
• Operate various analytical techniques.
• Generate test plans and stability reports.

Skills

Experience with HPLC

Ability to work independently

Strong attention to detail

Collaborative in a team environment

Tools

LIMS

Qumas

FT-IR

HPLC

Job description

QC Scientist 2

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 37.5 per week.
• 12 month FTC

Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.

Join our dynamic Quality Control team as a QC Scientist 2 in Swindon, where you'll play a key role in supporting product release, stability studies, and in-process validation. This is a hands‑on analytical position with opportunities to grow your technical expertise and contribute to high‑impact pharmaceutical projects.

The Role:

• Perform QC release, stability, and validation testing using approved methods and SOPs.
• Operate analytical techniques: balances, pH meter, UV, Karl Fischer, FT‑IR, TLC, dissolution, and HPLC (incl. degradation analysis).
• Review, report, and verify analytical data in compliance with GMP and internal standards.
• Generate test plans and stability reports; investigate OOS/OOT results and complete deviation forms.
• Use LIMS (data entry/verification), Qumas (document control), and Trackwise (viewer access).
• Interpret tracking sheets, apply correct specs/methods, and manage tasks independently.
• Maintain lab areas per 5S and GMP; support VMI/Kanban ordering and lab rota duties.
• Ensure EH&S compliance, raise SOS reports, and contribute to LSC activities.
• Support audit readiness and complete required training.

The Candidate:

• Experience with HPLC
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Working knowledge of corporate standards, site policies, and Zydis behaviours.
• Willingness to perform any task as directed by line management.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive Salary—Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Working Hours—Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Bonus & Benefits—Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
• Career Development—Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross‑functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing—Includes an employee assistance programme, on‑site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Excellent Location—Just a two‑minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on‑site parking.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!

Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.