Quality Control Analyst (Pharmaceutical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Sandwich, Kent, is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to conduct physical and analytical testing. This role offers training and career progression opportunities while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have laboratory experience and a degree in a Science-related field. Join a family-run business committed to developing their staff and supporting global healthcare supplies.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Company Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Control Analyst or similar in pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of GMP and lab equipment calibration/validation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and physical testing (HPLC, GC, wet chemistry, microbiological checks).
• Support manufacturing and ongoing studies with accurate test data.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and ensure equipment is calibrated and validated.
• Adhere to GMP, QMS requirements and SOPs.

Skills

Quality Control analysis

Analytical testing

HPLC

GC

Wet chemistry

Education

Degree in Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Quality Control Analyst (Pharmaceutical)

Sandwich, Kent

£25,000 - £30,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits + Bonus

Are you a Quality Control Analyst within a laboratory environment and are looking to join a tight-knit, family run pharmaceutical business offering guided training and clear progression routes into senior positions?

On offer is a varied role where you will perform physical and analytical testing on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and manufactured products using techniques such as HPLC, GC and wet chemistry. You will be supporting both Production and Quality Assurance departments, ensuring compliance with GMP and international regulatory standards.

This company has been established for over 10 years and operates in a highly regulated, niche pharmaceutical sector, supporting critical global healthcare supply chains. They pride themselves on their investment in people, structured training, and opportunities for career advancement.

This role would suit a QC Analyst with laboratory experience, ideally within pharmaceuticals, who is looking for a technically challenging and rewarding position with guided training and clear routes to progress into senior roles across Quality and Production.

The Role

• Perform analytical and physical testing (HPLC, GC, wet chemistry, microbiological checks)
• Support manufacturing and ongoing studies with accurate test data
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and ensure equipment is calibrated, validated and fit for use
• Adhere to GMP, QMS requirements and SOPs

The Person

• Quality Control Analyst or similar with a background in Pharmaceutical
• Degree in Science related Degree
• Knowledge of GMP and laboratory equipment calibration/validation advantageous