Senior QC Scientist — Lead Testing & Mentoring (12‑Month FTC)

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Swindon is seeking a QC Senior Scientist on a 12-month FTC to oversee testing and mentor junior staff. You will lead analytical testing, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to product release and stability studies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with HPLC and a degree in a scientific or biotech discipline. Attractive salary and benefits are offered, including a performance bonus and health initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus & Benefits

Career Development

Health & Wellbeing

Excellent Location

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with HPLC.
• Proven ability to mentor and train junior staff.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee QC release testing using various techniques.
• Review and approve analyses; troubleshoot equipment and methods.
• Develop validation test plans and Analytical Summary Reports.
• Coordinate stability programs and manage lab ordering.
• Identify and investigate deviations.
• Plan team workload and support improvement initiatives.

Skills

HPLC

Mentorship

Microsoft Office

Analytical Testing

Education

Degree in a scientific or biotech discipline

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company in Swindon is seeking a QC Senior Scientist on a 12-month FTC to oversee testing and mentor junior staff. You will lead analytical testing, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute to product release and stability studies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with HPLC and a degree in a scientific or biotech discipline. Attractive salary and benefits are offered, including a performance bonus and health initiatives.