Senior QC Analyst

Nexus Life Sciences; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fixed-term contract

Job summary

Nexus Life Sciences is seeking a Senior QC Analyst in Manchester for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role reports to the QC Manager and focuses on leading the QC lab to ensure GMP/GLP compliance and product release using HPLC and GC analyses.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of GMP QC experience, a Chemical Sciences degree, and strong analytical and communication skills. Salary £30,000–£35,000 pro rata, with a pro rata workload and a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemical Sciences or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of QC/Analytical experience within a GMP environment.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques including IR and NIR spectroscopy, HPLC, and GC.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications with keen attention to detail.
• Good computer literacy and familiarity with laboratory systems.
• Commitment to health and safety practices and PPE use.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading a team of analysts in the QC lab, ensuring GMP/GLP compliance.
• Reviewing Batch Manufacturing Documents and analytical test results for product release.
• Performing analytical testing (e.g., HPLC, GC) for release, stability, and validation.
• Assigning duties to analysts based on release requirements and optimizing lab operations.
• Reviewing and approving product labels for Production use.
• Preparing and reviewing SOPs, Raw Material Documents, Analytical Test Reports, Validation Protocols and Reports.
• Providing technical support, troubleshooting analytical methods, and maintaining lab equipment.
• Ensuring lab housekeeping meets standards and promoting inspection readiness and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with QA and Production to ensure seamless operations.
• Reviewing analytical data against pharmacopeial and registered specifications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

GMP experience

Laboratory teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Sciences or equivalent

Tools

HPLC

GC

IR spectroscopy

NIR spectroscopy

Job description

Overview

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior QC Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation.

Reporting directly to the QC Manager, this role is integral to ensuring the quality and compliance of pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading a team of analysts in the Quality Control laboratory, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).


• Reviewing Batch Manufacturing Documents and analytical test results to facilitate product release.


• Performing analytical testing of manufactured product samples for release, stability studies, and validation using techniques such as HPLC and GC.


• Assigning duties to analysts based on production release requirements, ensuring efficient laboratory operations.


• Reviewing and approving product labels for use by the Production Department.


• Preparing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, Raw Material Documents, Analytical Test Reports, Validation Protocols, and Reports.


• Providing technical support, troubleshooting analytical methods, and maintaining laboratory equipment.


• Ensuring laboratory housekeeping is maintained to appropriate standards.


• Supporting inspection readiness and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.


• Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Production teams to ensure seamless operations.


• Reviewing analytical data against pharmacopeial and registered specifications.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemical Sciences or equivalent practical experience.


• A minimum of 5 years of Quality Control/Analytical experience within a GMP environment.


• Proficiency in analytical techniques, including IR and NIR spectroscopy, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Gas Chromatography (GC).


• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a keen eye for detail.


• Good computer literacy and familiarity with laboratory systems.


• A commitment to health and safety practices, including ensuring team members are adequately trained in safety protocols and the use of PPE.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation for the duration of the 6-month fixed-term contract.


• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.


• Gain valuable experience in a leadership role within a Quality Control function.


• Contribute to the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products that make a difference in people's lives.

No sponsorship is available for this position