Associate QC Scientist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Associate QC Scientist to join our Quality Control team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine analytical testing and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our products with industry standards. This role requires a strong understanding of QC methodologies, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent problem-solving skills.

This is a full-time shift-based role working either Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Satruday (6AM to 15:45PM /12:15PM to 22:00PM, bi -weekly shift rotations).

Quality Control Operations manages and executes all routine testing using validated analytical methods and following prescribed testing plans. Test results allow to monitor and drive the manufacturing processes, release the product or material, determine shelf life of the product or material and assess potency, quantity, identity and safety against defined specifications.

The role of Associate QC Scientist (Operations) is 90% lab based and involves performing in process analytical methods and reviewing data, equipment maintenance, laboratory housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

· Execution of analytical tests - in process drug product samples

· Laboratory housekeeping - maintenance of laboratory in inspection ready state

· Reagent preparation (e.g., preparation of media, aliquots, controls)

· Management of QC materials (e.g., media preparation, aliquoting, stock management)

· Operation and maintenance of analytical instruments in accordance to governing SOPs

· Conducting basic root cause analysis (e.g., 5-why's)

· Initiation of deviation, laboratory investigation as required

· Performing impact assessment for minor deviations

· Data entry / collation for tracking and trending purposes

· Archiving of GMP records

· Completion of GMP documentation in accordance with ALCOA/data integrity requirements

· Designing GMP documentation (e.g., logbooks, forms)

· Managing GMP documentation (logbooks, worksheets, documentation trackers)

· Timely completion of own quality events

· Any other duties as required following consultation with the post holder

· Work in adherence to local Health and Safety policies and SOPs

Demonstrated skills and competencies

E – Essential

P – Preferred

Experience

· BSc/MSc degree in life sciences (P)

· 1 year experience in QC laboratory without BSc/MSc degree in life sciences

Qualifications

· BSc/MSc degree in life sciences or significant relevant industry experience

Behaviours

· Attention to detail (E)

· Ability to precisely follow instructions & procedures (E)

· Ability to make quality-critical decisions (E)

· Good communication, organisation, teamwork (E)

· Curious to learn with a can-do attitude (E)

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stevenage: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Stevenage (preferred)

Work Location: In person