QC Laboratory Analyst

We’re looking for QC Laboratory Analysts to complement our QC Team at our facility in Basildon, Essex. This role is vital to support the wider organisation to deliver medicines to our patients. The QC Laboratory Analyst is responsible for conducting Quality Control testing and documenting laboratory testing in accordance with the MHRA and EU GMP Guidelines. QC Laboratory Analyst will also be responsible for performing and assisting in the OOS investigations where required.

Job Responsibilities

• Working as part of a wider team, your key accountabilities will be to:
• Perform laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data/results.
• Ensure laboratory test data is legible, permanent, original record, and accurate.
• Participate in self-inspections and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of Company’s internal procedures and EU GMP.
• Get involved in the control of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Plan testing workload under supervision.
• Comply with the Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and GMP; carrying out routine tasks accurately, following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Comply with company Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure laboratory test record data is recorded and stored in real time and in compliance with data integrity.
• Prepare samples, standards, and reagents according to the relevant procedures.
• Maintain all areas associated with the laboratory in a presentable condition ready to be audited at any time.
• Perform method validations/method transfers where needed.
• Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example, titrators, pH meters, etc.
• Assist the Quality Team as directed.
• Assist senior management in writing validation protocols and linked reports.
• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked for performing the tests.
• Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs.
• Ensure data integrity is established and maintained in accordance with the ACOLA+ guidelines.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are established and maintained.
• You’ll have the opportunity to undertake other duties as assigned.

Your Experience & Skills

• Having worked in a similar Pharma, FMCG, or highly regulatory production environment, you’ll be able to demonstrate:
• Understanding and commitment to good housekeeping.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist.
• Ways to continually improve current work activity.
• A professional standard at all times.
• Punctuality, politeness, and courteousness to others at all times.
• Clear, accurate, and concise record keeping.
• Commitment, enthusiasm, and passion.

You’ll need to be educated to GCSE standard (A-C equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science; and ideally have a Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Pharmacy.

Hours and Working Arrangements:

This is a permanent role, and full-time (37.5hrs per week). Your daily hours (7.5) will be worked alongside the full Lab team, from 9am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday. There are occasionally opportunities for overtime during busy periods. Given the nature of the role, you’ll be working on-site.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the right role for you, then we welcome your application. We endeavour to reply and provide feedback to all applications; however, when a popular role becomes available, it’s not always possible, so if you have not heard from us within 30 days, please assume that we couldn’t take your application further on this occasion. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our employees to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.