QC Analyst

ALTEN; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

ALTEN Portugal is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join the Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory. You will perform routine chemical testing, support investigations, and help maintain product quality and patient safety.

The role involves operating analytical techniques like HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FTIR, and Karl Fischer, while ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with QA, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical or life sciences field.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech labs.
• Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer).
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials, packaging components, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Support investigations of deviations, OOS/OOT and incidents.
• Assist in method verification, validation and transfer activities.
• Participate in audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis Spectroscopy

FTIR

Karl Fischer Titration

pH and conductivity measurements

Job description

ALTEN Portugal, a leading force in the IT, Engineering and Life Sciences industries, is on the lookout for a vibrant and driven Quality Control Analyst to join our dynamic team in the Life Sciences division.

ALTEN Group

Within 30 years, ALTEN has become leader in both outsourced Engineering and IT Enterprise Services. ALTEN, composed of 54,000 employees (88% engineers), carries out complex and highly technical projects throughout the value chain of 6,500 clients, the most prestigious companies in all sectors of industry, services and telecommunications. We work with key actors in the Aeronautics & Space, Defense & Naval, Security, Automotive, Rail, Energy, Life Sciences, Finance, Retail, Telecommunications and Services sectors.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused QC Analyst to join our Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory.

The successful candidate will perform routine chemical testing, support laboratory investigations, and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of product quality and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials, packaging components, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
• Conduct routine analysis using: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV/Vis), Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Karl Fischer Moisture Analysis, pH and conductivity measurements, Acid-base and potentiometric titrations, General wet chemistry techniques.
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions, and reference materials according to approved procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Ensure all testing is performed in accordance with approved methods, specifications, and GMP requirements.
• Support investigations related to deviations, Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), and laboratory incidents.
• Participate in method verification, validation, and transfer activities as required.
• Assist during internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency, compliance, and quality.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Validation, and Regulatory Affairs teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Practical experience with analytical techniques including: HPLC, GC, UV/Vis Spectroscopy, FTIR Spectroscopy, Karl Fischer Titration, Wet chemistry testing and titrations.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and laboratory data integrity requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical thinking abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Possibility to work with cutting-edge technology in the Life Sciences industry