QC Analyst

QC Analyst – Pharmaceuticals | Quality Control | Sandwich, Kent

Senex Recruitment, specialists in Science, Engineering, and Manufacturing, are recruiting for a Quality Control (QC) Analyst to join a pharmaceutical company based at Discovery Park in Sandwich, Kent. This is a full-time, on-site position offering the chance to work in a dynamic laboratory environment within the Quality Control department. If you’re passionate about pharmaceutical analysis and thrive in a regulated setting, this role offers an exciting career step.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced lab environment where your testing expertise and attention to detail will make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing in this QC Analyst job As a QC Analyst, you will support manufacturing by carrying out analytical and physical testing to ensure products meet all compliance and regulatory standards. You’ll play an essential role in delivering safe, high-quality pharmaceutical products.

Your responsibilities will include:

Performing analytical and physical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products Following GMP and internal laboratory methods Recording, reviewing, and reporting accurate data Supporting ongoing stability studies and production schedules Maintaining equipment and ensuring it is calibrated and validated Investigating out-of-specification (OOS) results and contributing to lab investigations Writing and reviewing SOPs and technical documentation Sharing knowledge and training junior analysts where appropriate Managing your workload and meeting deadlines set by the QC Manager What You’ll Bring to this QC Analyst role You’ll hold a relevant scientific degree such as Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Forensics. Coupled with some hands-on experience in a laboratory setting. This should include working with techniques like HPLC and/or Gas chromatography, along with a good understanding of wet chemistry methods. You will have a strong attention to detail and a commitment to upholding high-quality standards in a GMP environment.

Confidence using Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel is essential, as are strong written and verbal communication skills. Ideally, you’ll have practical experience in a laboratory environment, with familiarity in using laboratory instruments to a good standard contributing to investigations, and even troubleshooting equipment.

Why This Role? This opportunity gives you the chance to join a professional team in a modern laboratory. You’ll be part of a business that values quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, while enjoying ongoing development and training tailored to your growth. If you’re looking to build your career in pharmaceutical quality control and want to work in a role that offers both responsibility and support, this is the ideal environment for you.

Ready to Apply for this QC Analyst Job? If you’re a detail-oriented QC Analyst who’s passionate about quality and ready for the next step in your scientific career, we want to hear from you. Click the apply now button and send us your CV.

To learn more about this opportunity or back up your application with a personal introduction, feel free to contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment by calling 01424 211872.