At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead analytical activities in a GMP-regulated lab, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking pharmaceutical specialist focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Career progression, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor the next generation of lab professionals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality control while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in analytical testing and a degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
Are you a detail-driven laboratory professional with a passion for maintaining high standards in a regulated scientific environment? Smart4 Sciences are working with a well-established and innovative specialist in pharmaceutical formulation and product development to recruit a Senior QC Analyst to join their quality control team.
The Role
This is a hands-on opportunity to lead and support analytical activities within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate sampling, testing, and reporting of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, while maintaining compliance with GMP and ALCOA+ principles. You will also provide supervision and mentorship to team members, supporting onboarding, training, and continuous improvement across laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and perform sampling, testing, and reporting of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
- Ensure all analytical activities are conducted in line with GMP and ALCOA+ data integrity standards.
- Utilise a wide range of analytical techniques to support quality control activities.
- Supervise and mentor laboratory team members, supporting development and performance.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new starters.
- Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and OOS/OOT results, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory environment.
- Ensure adherence to all safety, health, environmental, and quality standards at all times.
Essential:
- Proven experience in analytical testing within a regulated environment (e.g. pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food manufacturing).
- Strong understanding of GMP and data integrity principles (ALCOA+).
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading laboratory team members.
- Ability to investigate and manage non-conformances and deviations.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
You will be joining a forward-thinking organisation that places strong emphasis on quality, compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering an excellent opportunity to progress your career in a senior laboratory position.
Senior QC Analyst employer: Smart4Sciences
Smart4Sciences is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Located in Wales, the company provides comprehensive training and a competitive salary range of £30,000 - £35,000, making it an ideal place for those looking to develop their skills in aerospace materials testing while contributing to meaningful projects.
