Senior Quality Control Analyst

Company	Just Life SciencesSee more
Address	Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent
Salary	Up to £28,000 a year
Category	Scientific

Job description

Reference: JLSSQC
Location: Tredegar
Salary: upto £28k
Type: Full time
Start: ASAP

The Senior Quality Control Analyst will report to the company’s Quality Control Manager and will be one
of three senior Analysts in a busy QC laboratory with around 12 QC staff in total. Key responsibilities will
include:

Use, familiarity and expertise in a range of analytical techniques, instrumentation and software,

such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, ICP, Auto-titration and Karl Fischer to test both finished products and raw
materials

Troubleshooting and problem solving for routine methods and afore mentioned equipment
Developing and validating test methods and equipment
Preparing specifications, standard test methods, operating procedures and performing risk

assessments

Supporting the QC Manager, and other colleagues, where this is appropriate
Taking a lead in company project work
Conduct quality incident investigations and lead detailed root cause analysis investigations
Manage timely completion of Corrective and Preventive Actions
Interpreting data and adhering to strict guidelines on documentation when recording and

reporting laboratory data

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will typically have the following profile:
- Hold a relevant degree in either chemistry, biology or microbiology
- Thorough experience of all key analytical techniques and analytical method development &
validation
- Experience of working in a GMP laboratory and a thorough understanding of laboratory GMP and
expectations of regulatory bodies such as BRC and MHRA.
- Working experience of the principles of ICH Q2(R1) Validation of Analytical Procedures would be
essential
- An understanding of modern Quality Control best practice and techniques.
Ideally they will have the following personal attributes:
- A tenacious, self-starter, committed and hardworking
- High levels of honesty and integrity
- A strong personal presence with excellent leadership, interpersonal and relationship building
skills
- Highly organised and able to manage in a fast moving environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Remuneration
A package commensurate with experience will be available, which will include an annual salary of circa
£28,000, a defined contribution pension scheme, life assurance, and free parking.