At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct laboratory testing and ensure compliance with GMP standards in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Planet Pharma, a leading staffing agency recognised for excellence in the industry.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a regulated lab while working full-time with rotating shifts.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and learning new analytical techniques in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in pharmaceutical quality control and develop your career in a vital industry.
- Qualifications: Degree in Life Science or related field; experience in GMP environments preferred.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Dartford, Kent
Contract: 12 Months
Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Shift Pattern: Rotating Early, Late & Night Shifts
Start Date: June 2026
We are seeking a QC Analyst to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, supporting quality control activities across laboratory testing, GMP compliance, and production support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory experience in a regulated industry who is looking to further develop their career within pharmaceutical quality control.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform routine laboratory testing in accordance with approved methods, SOPs, and GMP requirements.
- Support testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental samples.
- Accurately document, review, and report analytical data.
- Assist with laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
- Support cleaning verification activities and sample collection.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is operated, maintained, and calibrated in accordance with procedures.
- Maintain compliance with GMP, data integrity, EHS, and quality standards.
- Participate in shift handovers and communicate results, issues, and priorities effectively.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QC laboratory.
- Degree in a Life Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related discipline.
- Previous experience working within a GMP, GLP, GxP, pharmaceutical, biotech, food, consumer healthcare, or other regulated laboratory environment.
- Experience performing laboratory testing and maintaining GMP documentation.
- Understanding of deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and quality systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
- HPLC, chromatography, FTIR, Raman, particle size analysis, Karl Fischer, microscopy, or other analytical laboratory techniques.
- Environmental monitoring or microbiology testing experience.
- Experience using quality systems such as TrackWise, ComplianceWire, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Strong organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new analytical techniques.
- Comfortable working a rotating shift pattern, including nights.
- Motivated individual with a strong quality and compliance mindset.
If you have experience within a regulated laboratory environment and are looking for your next opportunity within pharmaceutical quality control, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Freelance QC Analyst – GMP Laboratory Environment employer: Planet Pharma
At Planet Pharma, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the pharmaceutical sector, offering a dynamic work environment in Dartford, Kent. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our robust training programmes and opportunities for career advancement within a globally recognised staffing agency. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and a supportive team culture, we ensure that our employees thrive while contributing to meaningful projects in the regulated laboratory space.
