Quality Control Placement Analyst - 12 Months, £28k

STADA Thornton & Ross; Linthwaite; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28,000

Pension scheme

25 days leave

On-site canteen

Flu jab

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Employee benefits

Job summary

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is offering a 12-month Quality Control placement for a 2nd year science student. You’ll work hands-on in the lab, testing materials and finished products to support patient safety, with exposure to HPLC and wet chemistry while following cGMP standards.

You’ll gain practical experience, develop analytical data handling, and contribute to audits and investigations in a collaborative, shift-based environment. July 2027 start, salary £28,000, active benefits included.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a science related degree.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills with Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Clear communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Test samples in a timely manner to support KPIs.
• Apply pharmacopoeia methods including HPLC and titration.
• Interpret data and document analytical results.
• Prepare records in line with GMP standards.
• Assess results for out-of-specifications and raise LIRs as needed.
• Assist with Phase 1 and Phase 2 investigations.
• Work across rotating early/late shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BSc / MChem student

Science degree underway

Tools

HPLC

UV/IR gravimetric

Microsoft Office

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is offering a 12-month Quality Control placement for a 2nd year science student. You’ll work hands-on in the lab, testing materials and finished products to support patient safety, with exposure to HPLC and wet chemistry while following cGMP standards.

You’ll gain practical experience, develop analytical data handling, and contribute to audits and investigations in a collaborative, shift-based environment. July 2027 start, salary £28,000, active benefits included.