Our Client is a very successful pharmaceutical company. They are now seeking a QC Analyst. This position is a full-time permanent role and will be based near Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Our Client operates a 4 day week. The hours will be Tuesday to Friday 07.30 to 16.45

Job Purpose

An opportunity has arisen for an Analyst to join an existing QC team within the Pharmaceutical Development and Support (PDS) department.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Carry out the Quality Control of raw materials, bulk and finished products in accordance with relevant authorised documentation using HPLC, GC and wet chemical techniques
• Perform swabbing and analysis of samples for cleaning verification of the pilot production facility
• Take equal part in the overall running of the laboratory, including equipment maintenance, calibration of apparatus and other general duties such as solvent disposal
• Perform manual and automated tests and assays in accordance with GMP to a high level of accuracy and precision and to operate associated analytical equipment

Qualifications / Experience

• A degree (or equivalent) in a chemistry-based discipline.
• Some relevant experience in an analytical testing role, preferably in a GMP environment. (This experience could include an industrial placement year)
• Some experience in the techniques of HPLC and GC analysis
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills and the ability to self-motivate under your own initiative
• Collaborative skills to work closely with colleagues and managers
• Use of software packages, such as Chromatography Data Handling, LIMS and Excel, for the collection, processing and reporting of data.

In return our client is offering a competitive basic salary plus comprehensive benefits for the successful Candidate

Please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.