QC Analyst in Watford

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 growing their Quality Control laboratory and are looking for a QC Analyst to join the team. The role You'll test raw materials, in-process, stability and finished product samples, using approved analytical methods, in a busy GMP laboratory. It's a good next step for an analyst with some GMP experience. You'll have broad exposure across product types, work closely with Production, QA and Technical teams on a single site, and have room to develop your skills in investigations and method work. Key responsibilities * Testing raw materials, in-process, stability and finished product samples using approved analytical methods * Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instruments, including HPLC, GC, UV and FTIR * Generating and reporting analytical results in line with GMP and data integrity requirements * Supporting OOS, OOT, deviation and laboratory investigations * Preparing and maintaining laboratory documentation, including SOPs, test methods and reports * Supporting method validation, verification and transfer * Making sure work meets GMP, laboratory safety and regulatory requirements * Taking part in audits, inspections and continuous improvement * Keeping the lab tidy and maintaining equipment and stock levels * Working with colleagues and other teams to meet business objectives What you'll need * A degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline * At least 1 year's experience in a GMP pharmaceutical QC laboratory * Hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC * Awareness of ICH guidelines and Ph. Eur. / USP pharmacopoeial testing * Exposure to OOS/OOT investigations and CAPA * An understanding of GMP, data integrity and method validation * Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills What you'll bring You care about quality and accuracy in both your testing and your documentation. You take ownership of your work, meet deadlines and raise issues early. You work well in a team, adapt to changing priorities and look for ways to do things better