QC Analyst

Position Summary

• Job Title: QC Analyst

• Location: Swindon, fully on site

• Contract Duration: 6 months

• Shift Pattern: Early, Late, and Night Shifts

• Primary Objective: Inspect and label commercial finished product batches to maintain analytical testing and support commercial batch releases.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Quality & Compliance:

  • Drive 5S methodology within the QC laboratory environment.

  • Manage QC metrics and compliance activities, including deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.

  • Ensure strict adherence to cGXP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements across all laboratory systems.

• Testing & Technical Documentation:

  • Perform batch inspection and labeling to support timely release.

  • Write and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical reports (eg, Certificates of Analysis [COAs], cleaning certificates, validation protocols).

  • Stay up-to-date with industry innovations, specifically in particle size technology.

• Team Collaboration & Training:

• Provide training and guidance to junior team members.

• Collaborate effectively across departments to support continuous workflow and quality compliance.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Degree (or higher) in a scientific discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

• Technical Experience:

  • Hands-on experience working in a cGXP laboratory environment.

  • Strong working knowledge of HPLC Empower, including method development, troubleshooting, and validation.

  • Familiarity with particle size technologies is highly preferred.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Proven experience in root-cause investigations, SOP writing, and compliance documentation.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for training and cross-functional collaboration.