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