Quality Control Analyst

CY Partners; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CY Partners is currently searching for a QC Analyst to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Worthing, England. This role offers the chance to be part of a high-performing QC team dedicated to ensuring the quality of life-changing pharmaceutical products.

As a QC Analyst, you will execute physical and chemical testing, support stability studies, and ensure compliance with GMP and GLP standards. You'll be instrumental in maintaining laboratory safety and quality standards while collaborating closely with various teams.

The company values motivated professionals eager to contribute to the production of critical medicines used globally.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline required.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical Quality Control essential.
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of production and stability samples.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical products.
• Document analytical results according to GMP and Quality Control procedures.

Skills

Analytical techniques understanding

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

GMP knowledge

GLP knowledge

Education

HNC, Degree, or equivalent in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution Testing

Job description

Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Quality Control

CY Partners are currently recruiting for a QC Analyst on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Worthing. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Quality Control team supporting the release of life-changing pharmaceutical products to market.

Working within a collaborative team you will be responsible for performing physical and chemical testing of oral pharmaceutical products, supporting stability studies, and ensuring all analytical work is completed in compliance with GMP, GLP, and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing of production and stability samples to meet QC lead-time targets.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of antibiotic powders and solid dose formulations.
• Utilise a range of analytical techniques including:
• HPLC
• Dissolution Testing
• Other pharmaceutical analytical methods
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Accurately document analytical results in accordance with GMP and Quality Control procedures.
• Investigate Out of Specification (OOS) results and communicate findings with QC leadership, QA, Production, and Qualified Persons as required.
• Review and verify analytical data generated by colleagues.
• Support the maintenance of laboratory safety standards, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and training compliance.
• Collaborate closely with analysts, team leaders, QA, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery of analytical data and reports.
• Take a lead role on specific analytical techniques where required.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented laboratory professional.

• HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Understanding of laboratory analytical techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Control experience.
• GMP and/or GLP knowledge.
• Experience with HPLC, dissolution testing, and Karl Fischer analysis.
• Experience investigating OOS results.

About the Site

The Worthing manufacturing facility specialises in the production of antibiotic medicines. Candidates should consider this when applying and must disclose any pre-existing penicillin allergy as part of the application process.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised pharmaceutical organisation that develops and manufactures medicines used by millions of people worldwide. You'll work within a supportive QC team, gain exposure to a wide range of analytical techniques, and contribute directly to maintaining the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products.