QC Analyst (12-months contract) in Bristol

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

The QC Analyst will work within the QC GMP Manufacturing team to perform the QC testing function and environmental monitoring of ISO classified cleanrooms in an efficient and effective manner in full compliance with relevant documented procedures and pertinent regulatory / company requirements.

• Independently perform QC tests on raw materials, intermediates, final products, stability samples, etc. and perform second person checking of other work, subject to experience and training. Techniques include, but are not limited to: HPLC/UHPLC, GC, SFC, MS, NMR, FT-IR, Karl Fischer, Optical Rotation and Solubility.
• Works within and promotes safe working practices, by following the company's health and safety documentation and abiding by the COSHH regulations and maintaining a high level of tidiness.
• Perform environmental monitoring of the ISO classified cleanrooms.
• Ensure that all work carried out complies with departmental procedures and is cGMP compliant.
• Maintain a high standard of laboratory work with regard to both practical output and documentation with minimal personal OOS results.
• Investigate incidents / out of specification results and engage with change management with support from the team leader.
• Assist in the planning and prioritising of own day to day workload in line with customer requirements. Work to maximise productivity and show adaptability to meet targets and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with members of other departments and external providers, when required, and build relationships with peers within the department and assist in problem solving as required.
• Write and amend standard operating procedures, test methods, specifications and other documents as required.
• Perform calibration of QC laboratory equipment as required.
• Prepare and maintain stocks of reagents, solvents, chemicals and consumables as required.
• Propose improvements and participate in department and company improvement projects.
• Provide support and training in the department as required.
• Demonstrates EPIC behaviours.

• Degree level in Chemistry or related science.
• Cultural fit is as important as experience, so we are happy to accept less experience, but QC experience of 1-3 years is desirable (experience in a GMP environment would also be advantageous).
• Good understanding of GMP and GLP.
• Detailed knowledge of analytical chemistry with particular expertise in HPLC (and other chromatographic techniques).
• Practical ability and analytical data interpretation skills.
• IT skills and competency with Microsoft software packages.
• Safe and responsible working manner in laboratory areas.

• In order to qualify for this position, you will need to be authorised to live and work in the UK.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and listening skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• A team player with a collaborative outlook.
• High level of personal and independent productivity.
• Ability to balance initiative whilst working within the remit of the role and documented procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Willingness to take feedback onboard and learn from mistakes.

Bio-Techne is committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, continued improvement, minimising environmental impacts and conserving natural resources. Environmental and quality management is an integral core value and vital part of the Bio-Techne culture.

• We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.
• We invest in our employees' financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.
• We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
• We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.