Quality Control Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a QC Analyst at their Dartford facility to maintain high-quality, GMP-compliant testing. You'll engage in essential quality control tasks, collaborate with teams, and support method development in a regulated lab environment. Join a supportive setting to advance your QC career!

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GMP in a regulated QC lab is essential.
• Experience with particle size analysis preferred.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing including particle size analysis, FTIR, HPLC.
• Prepare test reports and ensure GMP-compliant documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams for technology transfer.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Analytical techniques

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in a scientific or biotech discipline

Tools

HPLC

FTIR

DSC

Particle size analysis

Job description

Job Description

QC Analyst

Dartford, UK | Pharmaceuticals | ️ Shift Rotation | Competitive salary plus shift allowance)

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring a QC Analyst at their Dartford site to support production through high-quality, GMP-compliant analytical testing.

As a QC Analyst, you’ll test in-process and composite samples, review and approve QC data, and perform a variety of analytical techniques to ensure the smooth running of production. You'll follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards in a regulated, fast-paced lab environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform QC testing (e.g. particle size analysis, FTIR, DSC, HPLC, cleaning verification)
• Support method development, validation, and troubleshooting
• Prepare test reports, methods, Certificates of Analysis and Cleaning Certificates
• Ensure clear, accurate, GMP-compliant documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to technology transfer

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in a scientific or biotech discipline (or equivalent lab experience)
• Knowledge of GMP in a regulated QC lab
• Experience with particle size analysis is a strong advantage
• HPLC method development/validation is desirable
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong documentation and teamwork skills

Shift Pattern (3-week rotation):

• Early: 6am–2pm (Mon–Fri)
• Late: 1:30pm–10pm (Mon–Thurs), 1:30pm–7pm (Fri)
• Night: 9pm–7am (Mon–Thurs)

If you're ready to advance your QC career in a dynamic, supportive environment — apply today!