QC Analyst -12 Month Fixed Term Contract in Skipton

Part‑time flexi hours, 20‑25 hrs per week £20,000 pro rata. Join a team where science, quality and curiosity come together. Are you someone who enjoys hands‑on analytical work, takes pride in precision, and loves being part of a supportive, quality‑driven team? At Dechra, we’re looking for an Analytical Analyst who wants to make a real impact on the quality of our veterinary pharmaceutical products - from raw materials all the way through to finished goods. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern QC laboratory where no two days look quite the same. You’ll be involved in chemical and physical testing, stability studies, equipment calibration and much more, all while helping us maintain the highest GMP standards.

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment.

A little about us: Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. It’s a great time to join our modern Skipton facility, and further investment for the Skipton site means that we’re in an exciting period of positive change for the business. Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

What you’ll be doing: You’ll play a key role in ensuring our products are safe, compliant and ready for market. Your work will span a wide range of analytical activities, including:

• Performing analytical and physical testing on raw materials, semi‑finished and finished products
• Evaluating results to ensure everything meets GMP, specifications and customer expectations
• Collecting, receiving and archiving samples - from raw materials to water and swab samples
• Supporting production by ensuring testing is completed efficiently and on time
• Maintaining, calibrating and performing minor repairs on laboratory equipment
• Conducting testing for validation, stability studies and method transfers
• Interpreting and reporting analytical data in electronic systems
• Preparing certificates of analysis for customers
• Investigating OOS results, deviations and other quality‑related issues
• Keeping the lab clean, organised and fully stocked
• Training and supporting new colleagues
• Coordinating external testing and monitoring progress
• Drafting specifications, procedures and analytical documentation
• Staying up to date with scientific and regulatory developments

You’ll work closely with colleagues across QC, Production and other departments to keep everything running smoothly and to ensure testing is completed to the highest standard.

What success looks like: Accurate, compliant analysis completed Right First Time Testing delivered within agreed timelines Strong adherence to GMP, safety and internal procedures A clean, organised and well‑maintained laboratory environment Clear communication and great teamwork across departments.

What you’ll bring: We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, detail‑focused and committed to doing things the right way. You’ll thrive here if you enjoy problem‑solving, working with precision and being part of a collaborative team.

Essential skills and experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a GMP pharmaceutical QC laboratory
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV‑VIS, Karl Fischer, titration, TOC, IR, and physical testing
• Confidence working with laboratory equipment and data systems (including CDS, Word and Excel)
• Good understanding of GMP, EHS and company procedures
• Strong problem‑solving ability and investigative skills

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) in Chemistry or equivalent scientific discipline.

What’s next? We’ll take care of you from here on. Firstly, thank you for taking the time to express interest in this opportunity and Dechra. If you’re interested, please apply in the first instance. We take pride in ensuring you have a positive experience with Dechra and the recruitment process. Our team are friendly and approachable. We won’t ghost you… we’ll always provide updates and feedback regardless of the outcome, even if the update is, “there’s no update”.

What’s the interview process? Typically, you’ll receive an initial phone call from the recruitment team to understand more about you and your current work situation. Most of our roles have a two‑stage interview process (MS teams and a face‑to‑face interview). We may ask you to complete a personality questionnaire ahead of time so that we get to learn a little more about you ahead of the interview. Our interview style is conversational and friendly. In addition to this we always look for competency based structured answers to our questions so feel free to prepare ahead of the interview.