Quality Control Scientist

SRG; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG in Greater Manchester is recruiting a QC Scientist to join our expanding CDMO team. The role focuses on supporting QC testing of products and assisting with method development and validation activities.

You will perform hands-on UPLC/HPLC analyses, IR identification, and various QC tests (appearance, pH, dissolution, water content) in a GMP environment, contributing to successful batch releases and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• GMP pharma QC experience required.
• Hands-on UPLC/HPLC analysis experience.
• Dissolution testing and related substances knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on UPLC/HPLC analysis on products.
• Carry out IR identification and appearance testing.
• Conduct pH and dissolution testing.
• Perform water content analysis.
• Support method transfers, validations and development.
• Assist with CAPAs and root cause investigations for deviations.
• Assist with investigations into OOS results.

Skills

UPLC/HPLC

IR spectroscopy

Dissolution testing

pH testing

Water content analysis

CAPA investigations

Education

Pharmaceutical sciences degree

Tools

HPLC

Job description

SRG are recruiting for a QC Scientist to join a highly successful CDMO based in Greater Manchester. Growing rapidly, the business specialises in taking products from discovery, all the way through early-stage trials and to approval.

Due to continued growth and expansion of the business they are seeking to hire a QC Scientist to join their team in Greater Manchester to support the QC testing of products and assisting with Method Development & validation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on analysis of products using UPLC/HPLC
• IR identification
• Appearance testing
• pH testing
• Dissolution testing
• Water content analysis
• supporting method transfers, validations and method development activities for assays, related substances/impurities, dissolution and cleaning validation methods.
• Supporting root cause investigations into deviations, non-conformances and out-of-specification (OOS) results, and implementing appropriate CAPAs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a similar experience within a related field
• Prior experience in a Quality Control role within a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Hands on experience with UPLC / HPLC
• Prior experience working with Oral Solid Dose forms & Dissolution testing would be advantageous