QC Scientist I - Pharma Release & Stability (Onsite)

Catalent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site performance bonus

Pension matching up to 8%

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts at national retailers

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Catalent in Swindon is seeking a QC Scientist 1 to join our finished product QC team. Based onsite, you will perform release testing under supervision using analytical techniques and support stability and process validation activities.

You will use LIMS for data entry and Qumas for document access, maintain compliant records, and ensure Right First Time results while following GMP, EH&S, and 5S practices. The role requires a degree in a scientific subject and knowledge of HPLC, with attention to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HPLC.
• Degree in a scientific subject or equivalent.
• Familiarity with GMP and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform finished product QC release testing under supervision using techniques such as balances, pH meter, UV, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, TLC, and dissolution.
• Conduct analytical testing for stability and process validation following test plans with guidance as needed.
• Use LIMS for data entry and Qumas for document access.
• Follow written instructions accurately, maintaining minimal method deviations.
• Deliver consistent analytical output with Right First Time in notebooks and testing.
• Manage daily tasks with supervision, interpreting product tracking sheets and meeting timeframes.
• Recognize out-of-specification results and follow out-of-trend procedures.
• Participate in lab rotas and support ordering via VMI and Kanban systems.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and 5S compliance.
• Comply with GMP, including documentation and Compliancewire tasks, and EH&S protocols.

Skills

HPLC

Data integrity

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent & teamwork

Education

Degree in scientific subject

Tools

LIMS

Qumas

HPLC equipment

pH meter

UV

Karl Fischer

FT-IR

Dissolution

Job description

Catalent in Swindon is seeking a QC Scientist 1 to join our finished product QC team. Based onsite, you will perform release testing under supervision using analytical techniques and support stability and process validation activities.

You will use LIMS for data entry and Qumas for document access, maintain compliant records, and ensure Right First Time results while following GMP, EH&S, and 5S practices. The role requires a degree in a scientific subject and knowledge of HPLC, with attention to