Quality Analyst

TieTalent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is looking for a Quality Analyst to join their Quality Operations team. This permanent, onsite role involves testing and reporting on laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate may be a recent graduate with knowledge of analytical chemistry and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days of leave plus bank holidays

10% pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Medical/dental/health/life assurance

Buy/Sell holiday scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Group life assurance

Wellness programs

Internal career opportunities

Qualifications

• Conduct laboratory sample testing.
• Analyze data following SOPs.
• Assist with investigations into quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Test and report laboratory activities to ensure compliance.
• Conduct bench testing of new products.
• Support expansion into greener pMDIs.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Science HND/NVQ or Degree

Job description

Bespak is seeking a Quality Analyst to join the Quality Operations team at the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. This is a permanent, onsite role with a salary range of £24,000 to £27,000, plus a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, a 10% pension contribution, free onsite parking, and medical/dental/health/life assurance.

Shift Pattern

Dayshift, 37.5 hours/week: 7.75 hours Monday to Thursday with a flexible start time between 8:00 and 9:30 am, and 6.5 hours on Friday, finishing around 3:45 pm.

Role Overview

As a Quality Analyst, you will test and report laboratory activities to ensure the compliant, timely delivery of commercial finished products, adhering to GMP standards. You will conduct bench testing of new products, including Asthma and COPD inhalers using green propellants and nasal spray products for various illnesses. This role supports the company's expansion into greener pMDIs and aligns with its sustainability goals, including a recent Silver Award from Investors in People.

Ideal Candidate

This position may suit a recent graduate or someone starting a career in pharmaceutical or analytical science. Responsibilities include:

1. Conduct laboratory sample testing.
2. Analyze data following SOPs.
3. Assist with investigations into quality issues.

Key Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and lab instrumentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Science HND/NVQ or degree preferred.
• Understanding of compliance management in controlled environments.

Benefits

Additional benefits include:

• Buy/Sell holiday scheme and 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Permanent Health Insurance, group life assurance, and other wellness programs.
• Free parking and internal career opportunities.

Location & Company Values

Holmes Chapel offers excellent transport links and proximity to national parks. The company is committed to sustainability, with initiatives aligned with SBTI certification and ISO standards in 14001, 45001, and 13485. Core values include Customer Focus, Respect, Collaboration, and Agility, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The employer is also a Disability Confident organization, supporting applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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