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QC Analyst - Pharmaceuticals

North End, North Somerset
1 year ago
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Smart4Sciences are currently recruiting for a QC Analyst to join a Pharmaceutical company in the Bristol region

As a QC Analyst you will be responsible for testing finished products, raw materials and stability samples using a broad range of analytical techniques in a GMP accredited environment. 

Key Responsibilities

Routine testing of Raw Materials, Active Ingredients and Finished Products
Ensure all work is completed 'right first time' in accordance with GMP, GLP and other in-house procedures
Support analytical development and validation activities
Manage your own day-to-day work load, prioritising tasks accordingly to ensure testing is completed within agreed time frames.
Key Requirements

BSc or equivalent industry experience
Hands on experience with analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-vis
Prior experience working with Pharmaceutical GMP conditions is strongly preferred
This QC Analyst position is an urgent requirement so please apply now if you are interested

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