Senior Analyst – Quality Control (Microbiology) in Leeds

We Are Rosemont

For over 50 years, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals has been a trusted name in the development and manufacture of oral liquid medicines.

With a portfolio of over 130 products - including 70 licensed medicines - we're proud to support healthcare professionals and patients, especially those with swallowing difficulties.

Our purpose is clear: to improve patient outcomes through innovation in liquid formulations.

We're highly respected across the pharmaceutical industry and have played a key role in establishing best practices for dysphagia care.

Our mission is to create a globally connected, people-focused organisation where every individual is empowered to thrive and achieve their best.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact to patients across the world and want to be part of a company with a strong heritage and ambitious vision, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Analyst to join our Quality Control team focussing on Microbiology.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the quality, compliance and continuous improvement of our laboratory operations.

Reporting to the QC leadership team, you will provide advanced analytical expertise, lead investigations, support method validation activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of business-critical projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys solving complex problems, driving improvement initiatives and working collaboratively across multiple departments to support the delivery of high-quality medicines to patients.

This role requires the successful candidate to be based at our Leeds facility Monday – Friday each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Out of Specification (OOS) investigations and root cause analysis activities.
• Perform QC compliance gap assessments against relevant pharmacopoeial and regulatory requirements.
• Support method optimisation, verification, validation and transfer activities.
• Review validation, stability and risk assessment reports.
• Prepare and review technical transfer protocols and reports.
• Participate in CAPA implementation, change controls and continuous improvement programmes.
• Support audit readiness activities and contribute during regulatory and customer audits.
• Represent Quality Control with key internal stakeholders including Production, R&D and Project Management teams.
• Contribute to New Product Development (NPD) projects and QC deliverables.
• Provide coaching, training and technical support to colleagues while deputising for Team Leaders when required.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, Quality Management Systems and company procedures.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Microbiology or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong Microbiology Skills and experience in performing Microbiology laboratory work such as Preservative efficacy testing, total viable counts, environmental monitoring and water testing
• Significant experience working within a GMP laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of analytical testing, method validation and laboratory compliance requirements.
• Experience leading investigations, CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent report writing, problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst managing complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong Team work and organisation skills.
• Experience in scheduling and planning team activities.

Desirable

• 4+ years' experience in a Quality Control analytical laboratory environment.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Leadership, coaching or mentoring experience.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical product development or technical transfer activities.
• Success in this Role

The successful candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented quality professional with strong business awareness, customer focus, communication skills and a passion for teamwork.

You will thrive in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment and be motivated by delivering high-quality outcomes that ultimately benefit patients.

Benefits

At Rosemont, we believe great benefits go beyond salary. That's why our offering is shaped by what our people truly value:

Annual Bonus – Recognising your contribution to Rosemont.

• Healthcare Cash Plan – Personal cover to support your health and wellbeing
• 3% Employee / 5% Company Pension Contribution – Helping you plan for the future
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible Working – Including hybrid and flexible working hours available.

• Free On-Site Parking – Convenient access to our Leeds facility
• Rosemont Rewards Platform – Discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools for all employees

We are committed to fostering an environment of enablement where our people can grow, develop their talents, and pursue meaningful career paths.

By placing patients and customers at the heart of everything we do, we drive high performance through accountability, consistency, and a strong governance structure.

We champion inclusion, community, and a rewarding employee experience - creating a culture that supports development, celebrates achievement, and empowers individuals to thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion is integral to our culture and reflecting the patients we serve.

At Rosemont, we believe equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your Quality Control expertise in a role that directly supports patient care and product quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of oral liquid medicines!