Senior QC Scientist II

Upperton Pharma Solutions; Beeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CDMO in the UK is seeking a Senior QC Scientist to lead analytical projects and ensure the quality compliance of pharmaceutical products. The role requires extensive experience in GxP environments and proficiency in HPLC/UPLC methods. Responsibilities include managing laboratory activities, mentoring staff, and maintaining documentation standards. The position offers a competitive salary alongside benefits like generous holiday, a pension package, and professional development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to further their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Company contributory pension package

Life insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Training courses and professional development support

Free onsite car parking

Company employee events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Extensive experience in a GxP laboratory environment.
• Practical experience of pharmaceutical analysis using HPLC and/or UPLC methods.
• Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, and ICH guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in chromatographic software.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Scientists for laboratory testing activities.
• Support project meetings as the QC point of contact.
• Ensure compliance of equipment and processes to cGMP.
• Manage laboratory QMS activities including investigations.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Prepare Quality Control documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

HPLC/UPLC knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in a related scientific/technical discipline

Tools

Chromeleon software

Job description

Senior QC Scientist

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled. Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities; in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team.

Reporting to the QC Manager the role of QC Senior Scientist II will be to lead analytical aspects of projects, guide and lead others in troubleshooting and QMS investigations (particular LIRS).

Knowledge of experiment documentation, operation and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation is essential.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Scientists to deliver laboratory testing activities to support the manufacture and release of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Be the QC point of contact for projects and contribute to internal and customer project meetings where required.
• Support the leadership team in ensuring all analytical equipment and laboratory processes are compliant to cGMP, regulatory and customer requirements.
• Lead and be responsible for laboratory QMS activities including root cause analysis, laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.
• Troubleshooting issues relating to instrumentation and analysis as and when required.
• Prepare and review Quality Control documentation including analytical reports, certificates of analysis, stability reports and specifications.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a related scientific/technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in industry within a GxP laboratory environment, with practical experience of pharmaceutical analysis using HPLC and/or UPLC methods.
• Experience working to, and a strong understanding of GMP, GLP, and ICH guidelines.
• Have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate in a flexible manner and handling a diverse workload.
• Positive attitude, autonomous working manner and able to work as part of a large team.
• Impeccable attention to detail, and excellent organisation, time management and a good documentation practice.
• Proficiency in chromatographic software Chromeleon.
• Understanding of safe working practices within a laboratory setting.
• GC and ELISA experience desirable.
• Experience with mentoring and training (desirable).
• Equipment validation experience (IQ, OQ, PQ)(desirable).
• Working with sterile products (desirable).
• Commercial experience (desirable).

What You Will Get In Return

• We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including:
• 25 days holiday and your birthday off!
• Company contributory pension package
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Internal and external training courses and professional development support
• Free onsite car parking
• We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.