Senior QC Analyst

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32,000 per annum

Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

3% pension contribution

Modern manufacturing facility

Career development opportunities

Stable and growing business

Job summary

Pioneer-Selection-Ltd in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is seeking a QC Senior Analyst to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated environment. You will join a growing Quality Control team, supporting laboratory operations, analytical testing, and compliance activities within a modern manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will manage laboratory activities, oversee testing, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a QC Analyst within a manufactuirng, production or packaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Organising and managing daily laboratory activities and testing schedules.
• Supporting the training, development, and assessment of junior laboratory staff.
• Managing samples from receipt through to storage.
• Carrying out and leading analytical testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory equipment when issues arise.
• Ensuring all testing is completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Reviewing analytical data, results, and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Supporting investigations into unusual or failed results, including OOS/OOT investigations and deviations.
• Managing stability studies and reference standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects within the QC laboratory.
• Working closely with wider teams and supporting site initiatives.

Job description

QC Senior Analyst

Job Title: QC Senior Analyst
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (40 hours per week)

Job Role of the QC Senior Analyst

An excellent opportunity has become available for a QC Senior Analyst to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated environment.

This role offers the opportunity to join a growing Quality Control team, supporting laboratory operations, analytical testing, and compliance activities within a modern manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards while supporting junior team members and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting into the QC Supervisor, the QC Senior Analyst will be responsible for managing laboratory activities, overseeing analytical testing, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and ensuring all work is completed in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• Organising and managing daily laboratory activities and testing schedules.
• Supporting the training, development, and assessment of junior laboratory staff.
• Managing samples from receipt through to storage.
• Carrying out and leading analytical testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory equipment when issues arise.
• Ensuring all testing is completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Reviewing analytical data, results, and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Supporting investigations into unusual or failed results, including OOS/OOT investigations and deviations.
• Managing stability studies and reference standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects within the QC laboratory.
• Working closely with wider teams and supporting site initiatives.

Sector: Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the QC Senior Analyst

• Previous experience working as a QC Analyst within a manufactuirng, production or packaging environment.

Desirable Requirements for the QC Senior Analyst

• Experience working within a pharmaceutical or laboratory setting

The QC Senior Analyst Will Benefit From

• Salary of £32,000 per annum.
• Monday – Friday working pattern, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
• 28 days holiday allowance inclusive of bank holidays.
• 3% pension contribution on qualifying earnings.
• Working within a modern, purpose-built manufacturing facility.
• Joining a stable and growing business with excellent long-term prospects.
• Opportunity for career development within a skilled Quality team.