Quality Control Analyst

Nelsons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Staff discounts

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Job summary

Nelsons is recruiting a QC Analyst to join the Quality Control team. The role focuses on testing raw materials and finished products using HPLC and GC, maintaining compliance with cGMP and Data Integrity principles. You will document results in the QMS and support lab validations.

The ideal candidate has a science degree, analytical lab experience, and strong report writing skills, with a flexible, team-oriented approach within a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level or above in a Science subject.
• Experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Ability to use work instructions and specifications for testing of products and raw materials.
• A good appreciation of GMP and Data Integrity Principles.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses and tests on raw materials and finished products using approved methods.
• Carry out environmental monitoring and ensure compliance with cGMP.
• Maintain accurate records in the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support validation activities for laboratory equipment and methods.
• Contribute to investigations of consumer complaints and CAPA.
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals and lab consumables.

Skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in a Science subject

Tools

HPLC

GC

TLC

Job description

Nelsons is the UK's largest manufacturer of natural healthcare products, operating in the market place for over 150 years with a wide range of brands and products; inspiring generations to live healthier and happier lives. We are proud of our brands - RESCUE range, Bach Original Flower Remedies, Spatone, Nelsons Arnicare, Nelsons Teetha, Nelsons creams including Calendula - which are distributed worldwide to over 60 countries. The QC Analyst is a key member of the Quality Control department and actively participates in all QC related activities. This is a busy role within a fast-paced department; therefore, the QC Analyst will need to be flexible and a team-player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all training relevant to the position and required tasks are completed and kept up to date.
• Use assigned initials within cGMP environment
• All documentation relating to Nelson's products are kept within Quality Management System (QMS) and adhere to Data Integrity (see POL-002).
• Understanding and adhering to cGMP environment requirements
• Sample and test all incoming raw materials according to in-house specifications and methods of analysis
• Test all finished products according to approved in-house specifications and methods of analysis including Spatone as required by the approved SOP
• Carry out environmental monitoring.
• Ensure that all laboratory tasks are performed in keeping with Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure that the laboratory is maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• Support validation activities in the lab - equipment and methods.
• Carry out line checks on production activities and perform the relevant in-process checks, ensuring that such activities are in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform analyses, examinations or investigations as required.
• Collect results from third party lab as required
• Contribute to the investigation of consumer complaints as required.
• Ensure all data is stored and managed correctly
• Ensure any out-of-specification results (OOS) are investigated as per the relevant SOP
• Ensure all required retained samples are managed correctly
• Ensure that all chemical and consumable supplies are maintained in a safe condition
• Ensure the working environment is maintained in a clean and a safe condition
• Liaise effectively with staff from other departments
• Update documents as required
• Involvement in other QMS responsibilities as required as part of personal development

Experience

• Experience or knowledge of HPLC and GC techniques
• Experience in troubleshooting HPLC and GC instruments

Education / Qualifications

• Degree level or above in a Science subject
• Experience in an analytical laboratory
• Ability to use work instructions and specifications for testing of products and raw materials
• A good appreciation of Good Manufacturing Practice and Data Integrity Principles
• Strong report writing skillls

Additional Experience

• Basic knowledge of microbiology
• Experience of TLC techniques
• Experience of pharmaceutical production processes for tablets, liquids and creams

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday per year PLUS Christmas shut down - whoop!
• Free products and staff discounts to keep you healthy and happy
• Paid days off to volunteer for some awesome charities
• Cycle to work scheme
• regular socials plus all your standard stuff such as pensions, eye test vouchers and season ticket loans.

We can tell you all about what is available to you when you start!