QC Scientist

Overview

In this role you will support QC testing and method development at a growing pharmaceutical CDMO in Greater Manchester. You will perform routine pharmacopeial analyses, support method transfers and validations, and investigate deviations to drive CAPAs. You work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality from discovery through early development. This is an opportunity to contribute to scaling QC operations and strengthening regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment. You will apply your analytical expertise to deliver robust quality data that supports product approval and continued manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on analysis of products using UPLC/HPLC
• Conduct routine pharmacopeial testing (IR identification, appearance, pH, content uniformity, dissolution, water content)
• Support method transfers, validations and method development for assays, related substances/impurities, dissolution and cleaning validation methods
• Assist root cause investigations into deviations and OOS results and implement CAPAs

Key requirements

• Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• GMP pharmaceutical QC experience
• Hands-on experience with UPLC/HPLC
• Experience with Oral Solid Dose and dissolution testing is advantageous

• attention to detail
• problem solving
• teamwork and collaboration
• UPLC/UHPLC
• HPLC
• IR spectroscopy

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