Summary QC Technical Specialist Site-based, Skipton Fixed Term Contract until May 2026 Days, 0800-1630, Mon-Fri with every other Friday off Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. It's a great time to join our modern Skipton facility and further investment for the Skipton site means that we're in an exciting period of positive change for the business. Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business. Package So, what's in it for you? Our QC team at Skipton have a healthy work culture and support one another to meet our goals. We have a wealth of knowledge within the department and specialists in Quality, Technical and Analytical. You'll have a place where your knowledge will be valued, and you'll most certainly learn a few new things along the way. We expect you to grow in line with our company values while you work alongside some great individuals. You'll be offered a competitive salary in addition to: Average 36 hour working week (with a day off every other Friday) 22.5 days annual leave Bank holidays Option to buy a week's holiday each year 8% Employer Pension Contribution Free access to Headspace App Employee Assistance Programme On-site parking Volunteering days Main Responsibilities So, what's the role? Our QC Support team works closely with the QC lab and wider department, offering guidance and expertise with nonroutine tasks, making sure the lab has everything they need to meet business demands. Is this role, we'll look to you to provide specialist support with equipment, compliance and GMP regulations. It's an exciting time to join us as we look to expand our product portfolio. You'll play a key role in helping to introduce new equipment to our state-of-the-art QC Lab at Skipton. The new product introduction (NPI) is an exciting piece of work for you to put your stamp on, drawing upon your experience in cGMP and cGLP environments, you can make the role your own. The project also offers longevity, running up until May 2026. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships across various departments including QC, QA, PD and Validation. Searching the market and speaking to providers to obtain the right equipment for our lab will play a key part in this role, a pragmatic and resilient approach will be vital to help move things forward at pace. Additional roles and responsibilities may include: Act as the SME for many analytical techniques and procedures, providing training and audit support, as necessary. Act as the QC Project Lead for technical projects and NPIs. Support Technology Transfer for methods/processes being transferred to and from the department. Manage outsourced validation and verification method development projects. Support ad-hoc investigations and provide technical support and expertise, as necessary. Actively support the validation, verification, and preventative maintenance of QC instruments. Manage the calibration of QC instruments and their certification promptly, including CalMan updates. Ideal Candidate What do you need to bring to the table? Whether you're a well-established QC Technical Specialist or a Senior Analyst looking for that next step in your career, our diverse and well-established team looks forward to welcoming you The following additional skills and experience will stand you in good stead: Equipment experience, document writing. Pharmaceutical expertise will greatly benefit you but is not essential. Experience with GMP/GLP practices. If you have Method Validation experience, we'd love to hear from you, but this is not essential for this role. Positive and open-minded skill set, with a natural willingness to take on a challenge. Experience in GMP regulations for products produced, tested, and marketed within the UK EU and US. Significant laboratory equipment usage and maintenance experience.