Quality Control Analyst

Planet Pharma; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join a leading pharmaceutical client. The role supports production by performing analytical testing, in-process controls, and sample analysis to ensure compliance with cGMP and EHS standards.

The successful candidate will conduct routine QC testing, develop and validate methods, and review COAs, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across QC activities.

Qualifications

• Training in pharmaceutical qualifications.
• Experience with HPLC.
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical QC and packaging material testing.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine QC testing (e.g., particle size analysis, FTIR, DSC, surface area analysis).
• Perform method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and review documentation including Certificates of Analysis and Cleaning Certificates.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting of analytical data.
• Support technology transfer and pharmacopoeial testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

English skills

QC testing experience

Independent worker

Education

Pharmaceutical qualifications

Tools

HPLC

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical client is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join their team. This role supports production by performing analytical testing, in-process controls, and sample analysis to ensure compliance with cGMP and EHS standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and non-routine QC testing (e.g., particle size analysis, FTIR, DSC, surface area analysis)
• Perform method development, validation, and troubleshooting
• Prepare and review documentation including Certificates of Analysis and Cleaning Certificates
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting of analytical data
• Support technology transfer and pharmacopoeial testing

Requirements:

• Training in pharmaceutical qualifications
• Experience with HPLC
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical QC and packaging material testing
• Strong written and verbal English skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently