QC Analyst

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working on behalf of a global leading company to recruit a QC Analyst on Permanent Basis in Teesside. Location: Teesside Basis: Permanent Hours: DAYS – Monday to Friday 08:00am – 16:00pm Purpose Provides a comprehensive analytical service, testing intermediates, products and raw materials in line with customer demand and business requirements. Identify ways to improve material flow through the lab to aid reduction in turnaround times and reduce costs, whilst still adhering to corporate quality standards. Assist in coaching and developing other members of the team Main Tasks and Responsibilities Follows approved methods and procedures in accordance with cGLP & GMP requirements. Plan and prioritises own work with guidance from QC Senior Analyst/QC Manager Report analytical results accurately and in a timely manner as dictated by internal and external customer requirements Maintain the flow of QC documents within the department ensuring they are complete, accurate and compliant with procedures or guidelines Ensure that OOS/OOT investigations are performed in timely manner in accordance with the procedural requirements Carry out minor analytical method development to improve analysis, including HPLC, GC, spectrophotometric techniques and titrations Carry out basic equipment maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment following approved methods and procedures on assigned pieces of equipment Write and review SOPs, Work Instructions and testing procedures for raw materials, intermediates and finished products Monitor and maintain stock levels of reagents and consumables Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are met including (but not limited to) workplace organisation, work instructions, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, housekeeping standards in accordance with GLP and GMP Demonstrable evidence of understanding the importance creating a safe environment Working in a safe manner Follow appropriate and relevant practices and procedures Will and ability to work co-operatively and to encourage cooperation within and across departments Supports the team Build positive relationships, trust and respect with co-workers Communicate and coordinated with production, supply chain and sales departments Understands customers’ needs Participate in communication with customer if necessary and authorised Follow Corporate Trade Secret Protection (TSP) regulations to maintain confidentiality on sensitive customer and corporate information Participate in training on Business Secrets Protection regulations when issued by the corporate TSP office Undertake any other duties of which the responsibility, skill and experience required fall within a post holder’s expected capability and commensurate with the post holder’s position in the company Skills & Qualifications Essential Chemistry (or very closely aligned subject) degree with experience as an analyst in a fine chemical or pharmaceutical industry role. HPLC and GC experience Desirable Experience of working in a GMP environment / method development experience / cleaning validation experience Key Skills Essential Attention to detail Ability to Plan and organize workload Ability to think creatively and apply new and innovative ideas to bring business benefit Analytical aptitude and confidence in working in a multi-disciplinary laboratory Adapt to changing circumstances by accepting new and different ideas and approaches Enthusiasm and a desire to achieve high standards Desirable Data and computer literate, fluent user of typical office software application packages, especially Word and Excel Working knowledge of GMP/GLP Delivers on commitments as per timelines and quality standards Shows a positive attitude in difficult situations Work Experience 2 years working in an analytical laboratory environment Experience of working in a GMP environment / method development experience / OpenLab software experience For more information and to apply please contact Yaw Ankomah at Imperial Recruitment Group