Senior QA Chemist — Cosmetics GMP & Quality Lead

Carbogen Amcis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employer pension

Free parking

On-site gym

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Travel insurance discounts

Discount vouchers

Salary sacrifice options (Mintago)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Carbogen Amcis in Manchester is seeking a Senior QA Chemist to provide hands-on quality assurance support across our site. You will help ensure materials, products and processes conform to quality and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement and a strong quality culture.

The role requires five years of QA experience in regulated manufacturing, a degree in chemistry or pharmaceutical science, and thorough knowledge of the Quality Management System and GMP.

Qualifications

• Approximately five years’ QA experience in chemical manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Degree or equivalent in chemistry, pharmaceutical science or related field.
• Experience planning for internal, external, customer or supplier audits (internal preferred).
• Strong practical experience with Quality Management System and GMP/regulatory standards.
• Ability to assess quality and compliance risks and make evidence-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA support across the site to ensure materials, products and processes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or support investigations into deviations and CAPAs; coordinate action tracking and effectiveness checks.
• Review batch records, specifications and quality documentation for release.
• Maintain and update controlled documents (SOPs, policies, work instructions).
• Help maintain QA Agreements with customers and suppliers and support internal audits.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Audits

CAPA

Documentation control

Deviations investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or pharmaceutical science

Tools

QA systems

Job description

Carbogen Amcis in Manchester is seeking a Senior QA Chemist to provide hands-on quality assurance support across our site. You will help ensure materials, products and processes conform to quality and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement and a strong quality culture.

The role requires five years of QA experience in regulated manufacturing, a degree in chemistry or pharmaceutical science, and thorough knowledge of the Quality Management System and GMP.