Senior QC Laboratory Analyst

Vacancy Title: Senior QC Laboratory Analyst. Location: Near Preston. Contract Type: Permanent. Start Date: 2026-07-08. REF: J. Salary: Competitive plus shift allowance. This is an opportunity to join a leading UK manufacturing business near Preston in a senior laboratory role within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of purified water, raw materials, bulk products and finished goods in accordance with approved laboratory methods and SOPs.
• Review and approve analytical data, including chromatographic results.
• Release materials and products from quarantine following successful QC testing.
• Lead OOS and OOT investigations, implementing effective CAPAs where required.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for laboratory equipment and analytical methods.
• Validate new analytical methods and support method transfers where required.
• Create and maintain analytical workflows, processing methods and instrument methods within Chromeleon.
• Coordinate testing with external laboratories and support customer complaint investigations.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, databases and retained samples in accordance with GLP and GMP requirements.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the laboratory.
• Train, coach and support QC Analysts, carrying out one-to-one meetings and assisting with their ongoing development.
• Deputise for the QC Laboratory Supervisor when required.

About You

• Degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline (essential).
• Strong practical experience within a QC or analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Broad knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and method transfer.
• Experience working within a GLP and/or GMP regulated environment.
• Experience using chromatographic techniques such as HPLC and GC would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of BP/EP requirements and experience within a regulated manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• Previous experience leading investigations, reviewing analytical data and supporting junior team members.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Working Hours

4 on, 4 off
7:00am - 7:00pm (Days)

If you re an experienced QC Laboratory Analyst looking to take the next step in your career within a regulated manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

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