QC Analyst

Cambourne
2 days ago
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QC Analyst

Cambridgeshire, £31,000 – £38,000

Permanent | Pharmaceutical / Biotech

Are you a detail‑driven QC Analyst looking to join a high‑performing team within a leading life sciences organisation? This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the quality, safety, and reliability of life‑changing products while developing your technical expertise in a modern, well‑equipped laboratory.

The Role

As a QC Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards. Working within a GMP‑regulated environment, you’ll perform analytical testing, support investigations, and maintain robust documentation to uphold compliance and product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Testing & Analysis: Conduct routine and non‑routine analytical testing using HPLC, GC, MS and other instrumentation to ensure product quality and compliance.

  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and traceable records, including laboratory notebooks and LIMS entries.

  • Compliance & Safety: Work in line with GMP, GLP, SOPs, and all relevant quality and safety standards.

  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform calibration, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.

  • Investigations: Support and lead investigations into Out of Specification (OOS) results, deviations, and non‑conformances.

  • Continuous Improvement: Assist with method validation, optimisation, and wider quality improvement initiatives.

    The ideal candiate for the QC Analyst role will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related life science field

  • Experience in a GMP/GLP laboratory environment

  • Hands‑on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, or MS

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality documentation

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, regulated environment

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