Specialist Quality Control (Analytical Molecular Bioassay)

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceuticals company in Liverpool is seeking a Specialist Quality Control to conduct investigational and validation testing as per GMP guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in a GMP environment and a degree in a scientific field. Join a committed team focused on lifelong learning, quality, and innovation in the biopharmaceutical space.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level/HND or equivalent in a scientific field.
• Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment.
• Understanding of Quality Control testing techniques.
• Previous Biopharmaceutical Industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine investigational and validation testing.
• Provide support to regulatory inspections.
• Lead Quality Control investigations.
• Ensure compliance of laboratory procedures and personnel.

Skills

Understanding of Quality Control testing techniques

Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment

Previous Biopharmaceutical Industry experience

Qualified to degree level/HND or equivalent in a scientific field

Job description

Role Overview

As a Specialist Quality Control (AMB), you will conduct routine and non‑routine investigational and validation testing on products in accordance with the appropriate cGXP procedures, GMP Compliance Rulebook, the Code of Conduct, quality manual and any other company policies. You will provide support to regulatory inspections, lead Quality Control investigations, update GMP documents within the appropriate system, and ensure the compliance of all laboratory procedures and personnel with Health & Safety Guidelines.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level/HND or equivalent in a scientific field
• Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment / Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Understanding of Quality Control testing techniques
• Previous Biopharmaceutical Industry experience

About the Role

Join us at AstraZeneca's Speke location in the UK, where we are committed to unlocking opportunities for lifelong learning and development. We are a team that never stands still, constantly growing our abilities, skills, and knowledge. Our work is inspiring and rewarding, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life‑changing medicines.

At Speke, we research, develop, produce and distribute up to 20 million vaccine doses a year for the global market. Join us and be part of a community atmosphere where everyone feels welcome! At AstraZeneca, we take Quality seriously. We are always innovating, trialling the latest models and technologies to improve reliability and excellence in our processes. We are proactive, science‑based, and solutions‑oriented. Our focus is on scaling and introducing new technologies, using models to predict and proactively manage risk. We work cross‑functionally, across sites and regionally, sharing expertise and offering support to others. We are strong communicators and networkers who take personal responsibility for the outcomes.

Join Our Operations Team

Join us at AstraZeneca's Operations team and pioneer a new Quality way. Develop your expertise by being both challenged and supported to apply a modern Quality mindset. It means taking accountability and making brave decisions. Whether that's reimagining the best way to respond to procedures and regulations, or pushing back when there's disagreement.