QC Analyst, HPLC/ GC
Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Salary: £27000-£28000 depending on experience
Additional: 25 days + BH, medicash plan, onsite gym, company pension
The role:
An opportunity has arisen for a QC Analyst to join a growing laboratory team within a well-established chemicals/pharmaceutical organisation. You will be responsible for carrying out analytical testing to assess material quality, ensuring accurate recording of results, and supporting the wider quality function.
Perform analytical testing on raw materials, finished products, and retained samples using a range of laboratory techniques
Techniques include HPLC, GC, and other physico-chemical methods
Accurately record, interpret, and report analytical data in line with internal procedures
Maintain and update quality records within internal systems (e.g. ERP/LIMS)
Conduct sampling activities, including handling bulk materials where required
Support laboratory efficiency by meeting testing timelines and departmental targets
Carry out routine calibration and performance checks on laboratory equipment
Ensure laboratory areas are maintained to a high standard (clean, organised, audit-ready)
Follow established analytical methods and adapt customer-specific methods where needed
Provide support across the QC function when required, including team cover
Ensure all activities are compliant with qua...