*FIX-TERM CONTRACT (24 months)* Job description: The purpose of this role is to support and deputize for the Lab Manager by ensuring smooth and compliant daily quality control laboratory operations. This includes oversight of planning, execution, review, and approval of test results, and serving as a subject matter expert for quality control deviations, CAPAs, and GMP‑related changes. The role provides essential GMP support to the quality control organization by coordinating and driving compliance‑focused projects that safeguard the integrity of laboratory processes. To perform testing of intermediate and finished products in accordance with GMP, dossier and where relevant, as per pharmacopoeia requirements. Microbiology Testing (Bioburdens, plate reading, sterility testing, Lungworm testing, growth promotion and Inactivation’s) in accordance with SOP’s. Raising of deviations in the Quality Management System and completion of non-investigative records. Raising and completion of Deviation’s and CAPA’s. Responsible for actioning change control tasks generated in the Quality Management System. Entering and locking of testing result in SAP. Update of SOP's ensuring they are current and relevant. Completion and review of COSHH assessments. Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with GMP, MSD quality guidelines and pharmacopeia. Update SOP's, ensuring they are current and relevant to updated to minimise time taken to release batches, eradicating unnecessary delays. To upload company procedures regarding GMP and always comply with UK pharmaceutical regulations. To comply with company’s health and safety practices and procedures The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.