Qc Analyst

**A growing pharmaceutical manufacturer has an opportunity for a QC Analyst to join its team. You will perform analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry techniques. Previous experience practicing these skills is required, preferablyin another GMP-controlled environment.**

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Perform analytical and physical testing as required to support manufacturing.
- Perform analytical and physical testing as required to support ongoing studies.
- Responsible for physical analytical testing.
- Follow internal methodologies.
- Adherence to GMP requirements.
- Recording of microbiological results within data packages as received.
- Comply with all aspects of the QMS at all times.
- Execution of protocols.
- Ensure that laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained at all times and documented accurately.
- Ensure clean working environment.
- Ensure all equipment is suitable for use.
- Review peers' analytical data.
- Routine review of existing methods and SOP's associated with job role (Author)
- Write up reports for Q.C activities. (Author)
- Undertake laboratory investigations and OOS reports when required.
- Responsible for the safety of self and others within the Laboratory
- Responsible for ensuring equipment used is calibrated, validated and fit for use. Deficiencies are resolved promptly in consultation with the responsible person or expert user
- Has awareness of change control processes and need to control changes.
- Takes responsibility for own training and development. Maintains up to date training records, as well as performance and development plans.
- Provides training in areas of expertise, such as the use of analytical equipment to fellow Analysts
- Always contributes positively to team or department. Shares learnings and best practices seeks and shares feedback. Understands how own objectives and behaviours will contribute to the team achieving its goals. Able to influence other team members positively
- Responsible for planning own workload and completes tasks to deadlines as agreed with the QC Manager
- Can communicate effectively with colleagues, both in writing and verbally
- Is computer literate and competent in the use of Microsoft packages.

**EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:
**Essential Criteria**:

- Relevant Bachelor of Science Degree (for example Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics) or equivalent.
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as word and excel.
- Experienced in QC testing of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) including HPLC (for assay and impurities) or GC or both. Other wet chemistry techniques desirable
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise their workload effectively in order to meet commitments amidst changing priorities
- An enthusiastic self-starter and team player with a positive and flexible approach to work
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Enthusiasm to work in a laboratory-based role

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Relevant Bachelor of Science Degree (for example Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics) or equivalent.
- GMP experience
- Is proficient in the use of numerous Laboratory instruments, software packages and other analytical techniques.
- Is proficient in problem solving and may have expertise in troubleshooting analytical equipment.
- Competent in the use of corporate IT systems and Microsoft packages.
- Competent in the use of corporate IT systems.
- Is computer literate and competent in the use of Microsoft packages