Senior QC Analyst

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Watford; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior QC Analyst for a pharmaceutical manufacturing site on the North West London / Hertfordshire border. You will lead the Quality Control laboratory activities, testing raw materials and finished products, and owning investigations and CAPAs.

You will work closely with Production, QA and Technical teams, reviewing data, writing SOPs, supporting method validation, and training junior analysts.

Formación

• 3+ years in GMP pharmaceutical QC lab.
• Hands-on with HPLC/GC and data integrity.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Testing raw materials, in-process samples and finished products to validated methods.
• Operating and troubleshooting analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, Raman).
• Reviewing analytical data, Certificates of Analysis and documentation.
• Leading investigations (OOS, OOT, deviation) and implementing CAPAs.
• Writing and reviewing SOPs, test methods and reports.
• Supporting method validation, verification and transfer.
• Training junior analysts and ensuring competency sign-off.
• Ensuring GMP, data integrity and safety compliance.
• Participating in audits and MHRA/client inspections.

Conocimientos

GMP experience

Leadership

Analytical/problem solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelors in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Science

Herramientas

HPLC

GC

UV

FTIR

Raman

Descripción del empleo

Senior QC Analyst - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: North West London / Hertfordshire border | Permanent, full-time

The company

Our client is an MHRA-licensed UK manufacturer, working from a single modern site on the North West London / Hertfordshire border. They make pharmaceuticals and medical devices, both for their own brands and as a contract manufacturer for partner businesses. They're now looking for an experienced Senior QC Analyst to join their Quality Control laboratory. It's a senior, hands‑on role: you'll bring strong technical expertise, lead investigations, take ownership of equipment and documentation standards, and help train and develop junior analysts.

The role

You'll test raw materials, stability samples, in-process samples and finished products, using validated and compendial methods. You'll be the lab's go-to person for chromatography, investigations and documentation, and someone colleagues rely on for knowledge and support. Because it's a single site, you'll work closely with Production, QA and Technical teams, contribute to cross-functional projects and see the impact of your work directly.

Key responsibilities

• Testing raw materials, stability samples, in-process samples and finished products to validated and compendial methods, delivering results on time and right first time
• Operating and troubleshooting analytical equipment, including HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR and Raman, and keeping instruments available for the lab
• Reviewing analytical data, laboratory documentation and Certificates of Analysis
• Leading OOS, OOT, deviation and complaint investigations, using trend analysis and root cause analysis to put effective, lasting CAPAs in place
• Writing and reviewing SOPs, test methods, protocols, reports and quality records
• Supporting method validation, verification and transfer
• Training and mentoring junior analysts through to competency sign-off
• Making sure work meets GMP, data integrity and laboratory safety requirements
• Taking part in audits and MHRA and client inspections, and making sure resulting actions are closed on time
• Identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives in the lab

What success looks like

• At least 95% of testing completed on time and at least 98% right first time
• At least 95% instrument availability, with issues troubleshot promptly
• At least 90% of OOS, OOT and deviation investigations closed on time
• 100% training compliance, with trainees successfully signed off as competent
• Zero critical GMP, data integrity or safety breaches, and zero critical audit findings
• At least two improvement initiatives implemented each year

What you'll need

• A degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline
• At least 3 years' experience in a GMP pharmaceutical QC laboratory
• Strong hands‑on experience with HPLC and/or GC
• Knowledge of BP, Ph. Eur., USP and JP pharmacopoeial testing
• Experience leading OOS/OOT investigations, including root cause analysis and CAPA
• A solid understanding of GMP, data integrity and method validation
• Experience training or mentoring junior analysts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

What you'll bring

You take ownership of your work and deliver on your commitments. You're confident making timely, evidence-based decisions, and you communicate clearly with colleagues across the site. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and supporting the team, adapt well to changing priorities, and are always looking for ways to improve how the lab works