QC Analyst 6 month contract in Surrey

My Client, an International Medical Solutions business, is hiring a QC Analyst for their Farnham based team. The salary range is £28k-£36k (pro rata) depending on experience. This is a 6-month FTC as an employee with a 5% completion bonus, and includes access to pension and healthcare.

The role provides analytical testing support for all pharmaceutical products manufactured at the Farnham site. Following the clients Quality Standards or Pharmacopoeia methods, testing will cover raw materials, excipients, components, in-process samples and finished products. Testing will include a high proportion of visual and physical measurements associated with the testing of components.

Responsibilities will include:

• Performing qualitative tests or quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from standard analytical equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation.
• Documenting all work in a compliant manner.
• Participating in OOS investigations.
• Reviewing analytical results to ensure accuracy and compliance to test methods.
• Preparation of all laboratory documentation.
• Ensuring that departmental objectives are implemented in line with the overall Quality/Corporate goals.
• Complying with all safety and GMP requirements within the Laboratory.
• Planning a daily schedule to meet testing requirements.
• Preparing and timely submission of test samples from raw materials, in-process and final product samples to both internal laboratories and external test houses.
• Operating laboratory equipment including daily upkeep and maintenance and assisting in troubleshooting when required.
• Working to Standard Operating Procedures/WIs, completing the sampling, inspection and analysis of Raw Materials or Components, In-Process and Final Product samples to defined Chemical, Physical and Pharmacopoeia test procedures to support Manufacturing and Development activities.
• Documenting all testing activities to regulatory standards.
• Reviewing analytical results to ensure accuracy and compliance to both test methods and registered specifications.
• Preparing and revising laboratory protocols, reports, procedures and WIs.
• Assisting in the Innovation and development of analytical processes to meet internal and international method validation requirements to support any QC, R&D or Manufacturing activity.
• Leading OOS/OOT investigations, utilising technical knowledge to identify assignable cause and corrective actions.
• Leading and participating in investigations for Quality Events, Complaints and review/generation of Change controls.
• Managing information to support monitoring and evaluation of cGMP compliance including Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Preparing metrics to visualise KPIs.
• Participating in and facilitating improvement programs within the Laboratory.
• Participating in multi-functional teams to support project assignments.
• Ensuring that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with the Clients values.
• Completing additional tasks considered necessary to meet business and customer requirements as indicated by the team leader.
• Carrying out other reasonable tasks as required by the Team leader.

Education and Experience:

• Be educated in science or related discipline.
• Possess relevant experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• 1-2 years experience in an analytical Laboratory is preferable.
• A knowledge of quality systems and the experience of working in a regulated environment preferred.
• Have a good knowledge of GLP/GMP.
• Knowledge and experience in the following analytical techniques: Gas chromatography and HPLC/UPLC.
• An understanding and application of COSHH regulations in a chemical industry.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills, Microsoft Office preferred.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• To perform precise and constant analysis in support of analytical testing.
• To complete assignments in a timely manner and communicate progress at intervals.
• To analytically evaluate results.
• Be a self-starter capable of delivering consistent results to a high level.
• Must be a team player and be able to interact with colleagues in a constructive and positive manner.