Morpeth, Northumberland £28,000 per annum 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Day Shift | Monday to Friday | Flexible Start Times
A well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation based in Northumberland is looking to recruit a QC Analyst to join its Quality team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional with experience in wet chemistry techniques who is looking to develop their career within a regulated manufacturing environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Quality Control leadership team, the QC Analyst will be responsible for carrying out analytical testing to support manufacturing operations, ensuring products meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Performing routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.
- Conducting wet chemistry analysis in accordance with approved laboratory methods and procedures.
- Recording, reviewing and reporting analytical data accurately and in a timely manner.
- Supporting laboratory investigations, out-of-specification (OOS) results and quality-related activities.
- Ensuring compliance with GMP, laboratory procedures and company quality standards.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
The Person
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience working in a QC Analyst, Laboratory Analyst or similar analytical role.
- Practical experience of wet chemistry techniques within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life sciences or related environment.
- A qualification in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills.
- Knowledge of GMP and regulated laboratory environments would be advantageous.
- Exposure to microbiological testing or microbiology laboratory techniques would be highly desirable but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £28,000 per annum
- 6-month fixed-term contract
- Monday to Friday day shift pattern
- Flexible start and finish times
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
This position would suit a QC Analyst, Laboratory Analyst, Chemistry Graduate, Quality Control Technician or Analytical Scientist seeking a new opportunity within pharmaceutical manufacturing in the Northumberland area.