Quality Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company is actively seeking an experienced QC Technician to ensure compliance with quality standards on a 6-month contract. The role includes quality oversight in manufacturing, reviewing QC data, and supporting audit activities, requiring a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in quality control.
• Proficiency in GMP and quality oversight processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and internal quality standards.
• Review and approve QC testing data and batch records.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Quality Control

GMP Compliance

Data Integrity

Job description

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Planet Pharma are partnered with a leading biotech and we are actively seeking an experienced QC Technician to join the business on an initial 6 month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and internal quality standards across laboratory and manufacturing operations.
• Review and approve QC testing data, batch records, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Support audits (internal and external), inspections (e.g., by regulatory authorities), and readiness activities.
• Perform quality oversight for QC labs, including data integrity checks, environmental monitoring review, and test method verification.
• Support investigation of quality events (deviations, OOS, OOT), assist with root cause analysis, and contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Coordinate and manage document control processes including SOPs, protocols, and work instructions.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to ensure quality requirements are met during product development and manufacturing.
• Assist in training and mentoring of staff on GMP principles and quality practices.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support the qualification and maintenance of controlled environments, equipment, and instruments in collaboration with QC and engineering teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the quality management system (QMS).
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and escalation of quality issues.

Key Requirements:

• 3 years relevant experience

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Harry Banks (Recruiter II) at Planet Pharma for more information: