Senior QC Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

Pharma manufacturing environment

Leadership role in QC

Impactful pharmaceutical products

Job summary

Nexus Life Sciences in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior QC Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract to lead the QC laboratory, ensuring GMP/GLP compliance and product quality.

The role reports to the QC Manager and covers batch release support, analytical testing (HPLC, GC, IR/NIR), method troubleshooting, training, and collaboration with QA and Production to maintain inspection readiness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Sciences or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of QC/analytical experience in GMP environment.
• Proficiency in HPLC, GC, IR and NIR spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading a team of analysts in the QC laboratory, ensuring GMP/GLP compliance.
• Reviewing batch manufacturing documents and analytical test results for release.
• Performing analytical testing (HPLC/GC) for release, stability and validation.
• Assigning duties to analysts to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
• Reviewing and approving product labels for production.
• Preparing and reviewing SOPs, raw material documents, ATRs, validation protocols.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting analytical methods.
• Ensuring laboratory housekeeping and safety training.
• Supporting inspection readiness and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with QA and Production to ensure seamless operations.
• Reviewing data against pharmacopeial specs.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemical Sciences

Tools

IR spectroscopy

NIR spectroscopy

HPLC

GC

Job description

Senior QC Analyst (6-Month FTC Contract Role)

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.

Note: No sponsorship is available for this position