Quality Control Analyst

MPA Recruitment; Antrim; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Onsite parking

Competitive salary

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking a Quality Control Analyst for a pharmaceutical manufacturer. You will perform analytical testing on materials and finished products, including dissolution testing, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role involves sampling, method validation support, and maintaining lab records. Essential criteria include a chemistry degree, HPLC knowledge, and proficiency in Word/Excel, with onsite work and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or closely related subject.
• Knowledge of HPLC methodology and analytical techniques.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing raw materials, intermediates and finished batches using approved analytical methods.
• Prepare dissolution media and carry out dissolution profiling of finished products.
• Ensure calibration and correct use of testing and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Support analytical method validation in line with protocols.
• Record testing activities and review laboratory data for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist investigations into results outside specification or unexpected trends.
• Prepare and update laboratory procedures and batch documentation.
• Organise daily testing activities to meet priorities and deadlines.

Skills

HPLC knowledge

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Independent & team worker

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

Job Description

MPA Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of an established pharmaceutical manufacturer for a Quality Control Analyst.

You will carry out analytical testing of materials and finished products, including dissolution testing, ensuring results are accurate and meet approved quality and regulatory standards.

What Is On Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Onsite parking

What You Will Be Doing

• Sampling and testing raw materials, intermediate products and finished batches using approved analytical methods
• Preparing dissolution media and apparatus and carrying out dissolution profiling of finished products
• Ensuring sampling, testing and environmental monitoring equipment is calibrated and used correctly
• Supporting analytical method validation in line with approved protocols
• Recording testing activities and reviewing laboratory data to ensure accurate results and product compliance
• Assisting with investigations into results outside specification or expected trends, alongside procedural deviations
• Preparing and updating laboratory procedures, quality records and batch documentation
• Organising daily testing activities to meet laboratory priorities and deadlines

What We Are Looking For

Essential Criteria

• A degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject
• Knowledge of HPLC methodology and analytical techniquesP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a quality control laboratory, preferably within pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of the development and validation of HPLC and GC methodsUnderstanding of GMP requirements relating to laboratory software applications

About MPA Recruitment

MPA Recruitment is an established recruitment agency supporting employers and candidates across industrial, manufacturing, healthcare and administration sectors throughout Northern Ireland.

Our Ballymena team will support you throughout the recruitment process and provide further information about the employer and opportunity during confidential discussions.