Newmarket
Job Title: Quality Control Analyst Location: Newmarket, England, United Kingdom. About the Company We are a leading UK manufacturer of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, providing high-quality custom manufacturing and process development services to customers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QC Analyst to join our Quality Control team. About the Role As a QC Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products. Your key responsibilities will include: Responsibilities • Performing routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products., • Operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and wet chemistry techniques., • Reviewing analytical data to ensure compliance with specifications., • Preparing analytical reports and laboratory documentation in accordance with GMP and company procedures., • Investigating Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and laboratory deviations as required., • Supporting analytical method verification, validation, and method transfers., • Assisting with stability studies and environmental monitoring activities., • Performing instrument calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting., • Maintaining laboratory housekeeping and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures., • Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and quality., • Collaborating with Production, QA, and Process Development teams. Qualifications Essential: • Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline., • Previous laboratory experience within a pharmaceutical, chemical, CDMO, or GMP-regulated environment., • Hands-on experience using HPLC and/or GC., • Good understanding of GMP and laboratory documentation practices., • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable: • Experience working within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment., • Knowledge of analytical method validation and transfer., • Experience investigating OOS/OOT results., • Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, Chromeleon, or similar chromatography software., • Understanding of ICH guidelines and data integrity principles (ALCOA+) Pay range and compensation package Salary: £28,000 to £36,000 dependent on experience