Senior QC Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation for the 6‑mo/

Pharmaceutical manufacturing env

Leadership role in QC

Job summary

Nexus Life Sciences in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior QC Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract to ensure quality and compliance of pharmaceutical products. The role reports to the QC Manager and focuses on leading a team, GMP/GLP adherence, and product release testing.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Sciences and at least 5 years in GMP QC/Analytical environments, with experience in HPLC, GC, and spectroscopy, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemical Sciences or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years in GMP QC/Analytical roles.
• Proficiency with HPLC, GC and spectroscopy techniques.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading QC analysts in GMP/GLP.
• Reviewing batch docs and test results for release.
• Performing analytical testing using HPLC/GC.
• Allocating duties to analysts for production release.
• Approving labels for production use.
• Preparing SOPs, raw material docs and reports.
• Providing technical support and maintaining equipment.
• Ensuring lab housekeeping and safety training.
• Supporting inspection readiness and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with QA and Production for smooth operations.
• Reviewing data against pharmacopeial specs.

Skills

GMP/GLP

HPLC

GC

IR/NIR

Analytical

Leadership

Education

Degree in Chemical Sciences

Tools

LIMS

HPLC systems

Spectroscopy

Job description

Job Advertisement: Senior QC Analyst (6-Month FTC Contract Role)

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

As a Senior QC Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:

• 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

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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.

Note: No sponsorship is available for this position