QC Analyst Cambridgeshire, £31,000 – £38,000 Permanent | Pharmaceutical / Biotech Are you a detail‑driven QC Analyst looking to join a high‑performing team within a leading life sciences organisation? This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the quality, safety, and reliability of life‑changing products while developing your technical expertise in a modern, well‑equipped laboratory. The Role As a QC Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards. Working within a GMP‑regulated environment, you’ll perform analytical testing, support investigations, and maintain robust documentation to uphold compliance and product integrity. Key Responsibilities * Testing & Analysis: Conduct routine and non‑routine analytical testing using HPLC, GC, MS and other instrumentation to ensure product quality and compliance. * Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and traceable records, including laboratory notebooks and LIMS entries. * Compliance & Safety: Work in line with GMP, GLP, SOPs, and all relevant quality and safety standards. * Equipment Maintenance: Perform calibration, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. * Investigations: Support and lead investigations into Out of Specification (OOS) results, deviations, and non‑conformances. * Continuous Improvement: Assist with method validation, optimisation, and wider quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candiate for the QC Analyst role will have: * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related life science field * Experience in a GMP/GLP laboratory environment * Hands‑on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, or MS * Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality documentation * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, regulated environment