Job Title: Quality Control Analyst
Location: Dartford, UK (On site role)
FTE: Full-time
Company: Pharmaceutical Company
Contract Length: 6 Months with high chance of extension
Role Summary
Are you passionate about quality and science? Do you have hands-on experience in pharmaceutical testing and GMP environments? We’re looking for a QC Analyst to join our clients Quality Control team at their Dartford site. This is a key role supporting clinical trial manufacturing and ensuring the highest standards of product integrity and patient safety.
What you’ll do:
* Perform analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products using FTIR, particle size analysis, cleaning verification, DSC, and other validated methods
* Participate in the inspection and approval of incoming goods and printed labels
* Ensure accurate, timely documentation aligned with cGMP standards
* Prepare certificates of analysis, cleaning certificates, and QC reports for internal and client-facing use
* Contribute to method development, troubleshooting, and test procedure improvements
* Support quality oversight of clinical product distribution
What you bring:
* Background in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or Life Sciences
* Previous experience in a GMP-regulated QC or lab-based role (1–3 years ideally)
* Familiarity with analytical techniques like FTIR, particle size analysis, DSC, and cleaning validation
* Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and time management
* Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a regulated environment
* Excellent written and spoken English
What’s in it for you:
* Be part of a global organisation making a real impact in clinical research and drug development
* Work in a diverse, science-driven environment with opportunities for career development
* Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and novel pharmaceutical products
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Supportive leadership and a culture that values safety, quality, and innovation
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please contact Femi Olubodun via telephone on +44 (0) 2039288387 or email on: folubodun@planet-pharma.co.uk
If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!
About Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.