QC Team Leader

Scantec Personnel Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking a Quality Control Team Leader in Leeds. This role involves overseeing daily QC operations, ensuring compliance with GMP and GLP standards, and managing team performance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry and extensive experience in a laboratory role. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including annual bonuses and private medical coverage.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Company pension and life assurance

Private medical coverage

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Quality Control or analytical laboratory role.
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of GMP/GLP and pharmaceutical quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily QC testing activities across various GMP testing departments.
• Drive compliance with GMP, GLP, H&S, MHRA, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Manage team performance, conduct appraisals, and provide coaching.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

GMP knowledge

GLP knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

Job description

Quality Control Team Leader

Salary: Up to £37,000 + Benefits.

Working hours: Mon–Fri (8:00 - 16:30, flex available).

Location: Leeds.

Are you an experienced Pharmaceutical QC professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment where quality, precision, and teamwork drive success? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

A market leading pharmaceutical manufacturer are looking for a Quality Control Team Lead to oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring the highest standards of compliance, testing, and documentation across our QC and QCP functions. This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Oversee daily QC testing activities across various GMP testing departments (Raw Materials, Finished Products, Analytical Support etc.).
• Drive compliance with GMP, GLP, H&S, MHRA, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Manage team performance, conduct appraisals, and provide coaching, mentoring, and recognition.
• Plan and manage testing schedules, maintaining output even during absences or holidays.
• Monitor quality events and ensure NCRs, CAPAs, and related documentation are completed on time.

Experience:

• Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience in a Quality Control or analytical laboratory role.
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of GMP/GLP and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Ability to lead by example, motivate others, and manage performance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Anual Bonus Scheme.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Private medical coverage.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities.