QC Scientist

Overview

In this GMP-regulated role, you will perform analytical testing on therapeutic protein samples and help ensure product quality and stability. You will work within the QC Product Testing & Stability team to interpret data, support stability programs, and drive continuous improvement. You will collaborate across Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing to meet regulatory and customer needs. This is a site-based role that emphasises hands-on technical excellence and cross-functional teamwork to deliver safe, high-quality medicines.

Pay / Benefits

• agile career development
• collaborative environment
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits
• opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement
• mentoring experience

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on therapeutic protein samples using HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, spectrophotometry and other physicochemical methods per GMP requirements
• Review analytical data for technical accuracy, interpret results against specifications, and communicate observations to key stakeholders
• Prepare stability study protocols, testing summaries and technical reports for quality and stability programmes
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls, leading routine quality investigations where appropriate
• Mentor and share technical knowledge with colleagues, promoting best laboratory practices
• Contribute to laboratory operations through equipment monitoring, reagent management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing to meet regulatory and business requirements

Key requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or another relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant laboratory experience
• Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biological laboratory environment
• Practical knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, spectrophotometry or other protein characterisation methods
• Understanding of cGMP principles and their application in a quality-controlled laboratory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation and trend identification
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with ability to prioritise and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team
• Proactive mindset with commitment to continuous learning, quality, safety and process improvement

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• HPLC
• Capillary electrophoresis
• Spectrophotometry

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