Quality Control Team Lead

Kenton Black; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a QC Section Leader to oversee analytical testing and ensure compliance with quality standards. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to work within a leading global pharmaceutical company, where you will manage a team of analysts and drive continuous improvement in quality control processes. If you possess a strong background in analytical chemistry and are ready to take the next step in your career, this role could be your perfect fit. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products.

Qualifications

• Substantial QC experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience managing QC teams and preparing work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage analytical testing of solid dose products using various techniques.
• Lead a team ensuring product release meets quality standards.

Skills

HPLC

GC

UV Spectroscopy

IR Spectroscopy

cGMP Compliance

ALCOA+

Health and Safety Regulations

COSHH Regulations

Analytical Method Transfer

Education

BSc in Chemistry

BSc in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

QC Section Leader

Permanent

Location: North Wales – Site based, commutable from Deeside, Wrexham, Chester

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Are you an experienced QC Section Leader seeking the next step in your career?

Would you like to develop your skills while working for an award-winning global pharmaceutical company?

A rare opportunity has arisen for a QC Section Leader to join one of the UK’s largest generic pharmaceutical companies.

Reporting to the QC Manager, the QC Section Leader will be responsible for:

1. Managing the analytical testing of solid dose products using HPLC, GC, UV, and IR.
2. Leading a team of analysts and ensuring product release meets the highest standards of quality and consistency.
3. Ensuring all testing complies with cGMP, ALCOA+, Health and Safety, and COSHH regulations.
4. Critically reviewing analytical data and approving products for further processing when specifications are met.
5. Driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. A BSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a relevant scientific degree, with substantial QC experience.
2. Experience managing the workload of a QC solid dose team, including preparing work schedules.
3. Experience leading OOS/OOT investigations and deviations.
4. Experience representing the QC group during internal, customer, and regulatory audits, and liaising with the regulatory affairs department.
5. Experience in analytical method transfer, verification, and validation is preferred.

If you are an experienced QC Section Leader looking for a new challenge, please apply today!