Full job descriptionQC Senior Analyst
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Quality Control Laboratory
Hertfordshire


The Opportunity
A growing pharmaceutical organisation is seeking an experienced QC Senior Analyst to join its Quality Control team. This is an excellent opportunity for a QC professional with strong analytical and GMP experience to take on a senior technical role, coordinating laboratory activities while supporting compliance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
*Plan, schedule, and coordinate routine analytical testing activities within the QC laboratory.
*Perform and support testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to established specifications.
*Review and approve analytical data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance before submission.
*Support the creation, review, and implementation of SOPs, specifications, analytical methods, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
*Ensure timely completion of testing, calibration, qualification, and certification activities.
*Liaise with external laboratories, suppliers, and service providers as required.
Person Requirements
Essential
*Degree-qualified in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
*Previous experience working within a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory.
*Strong hands-on experience with HPLC analysis and troubleshooting.
*Experience investigating OOS/OOT results, deviations, and CAPAs.
*Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
*Involvement in regulatory inspections or audits, including MHRA and/or FDA.
*Experience mentoring, training, or coordinating laboratory staff.
Suitable for experienced QC Analysts, Senior Analysts, or Laboratory Scientists looking to progress into a broader technical leadership position.