Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 37.5 per week (Onsite)
Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.
Join our dynamic Quality Control team as a QC Scientist 1 in Swindon, where you'll play a key role in supporting product release, stability studies, and in-process validation. This is a hands‑on analytical position with opportunities to grow your technical expertise and contribute to high‑impact pharmaceutical projects.
The Role
* Perform Finished Product QC release testing under supervision using techniques such as balances, pH meter, UV, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, TLC, and dissolution.
* Conduct analytical testing for stability and process validation following test plans, with guidance as needed.
* Use LIMS for data entry and Qumas for document access.
* Follow written instructions accurately, maintaining minimal method deviations.
* Deliver consistent analytical output with acceptable Right First Time (RFT) performance in notebooks and testing.
* Manage daily tasks with supervision, including interpreting product tracking sheets, identifying correct specifications, and completing work within set timeframes.
* Recognize out-of-specification results and understand out-of-trend procedures.
* Participate in lab rotas and support ordering via VMI and Kanban systems.
* Maintain lab cleanliness and organization in line with 5S principles.
* Comply with GMP standards, including documentation and Compliancewire tasks.
* Adhere to EH&S protocols, raise SOSs, and follow Risk & COSHH assessments.
Qualifications
* Knowledge of HPLC
* Degree in Scientific subject or equivalent technical knowledge
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
Compensation and Benefits
* Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
* Working Hours – Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
* Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
* Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross‑functional opportunities within Catalent's global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
* Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on‑site canteen facilities, and an active safety and "Patient First" culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
* Excellent Location – Just a two‑minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on‑site parking.
About the Company
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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