Senior QC Scientist

Senior QC Scientist Greater Manchester SRG are recruiting for a Senior QC Scientist to join a highly successful CDMO based in Greater Manchester. Growing rapidly, the business specialises in taking products from discovery, all the way through early-stage trials and to approval. Due to continued growth and expansion of the business they are seeking to hire a Senior QC Scientist to join their team in Greater Manchester to lead hands on QC testing, ensure the GMP compliance of finished products and support ongoing development & continuous improvement of QC Systems, methods and regulatory readiness. Key Responsibilities • Perform analytical testing including: • HPL / UHPLC (Assay, Related substances & Cleaning verification methods) • Dissolution Testing inc. method transfers, validations and troubleshooting. • Compendial techniques - FTIR, pH, content uniformity, water content etc. • Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, supporting audit and inspection readiness • Write and review: • Analytical methods and validation documentation • SOPs and laboratory quality documents • Certificates of Analysis and technical reports • Manage stability studies from initiation through to reporting, including third-party liaison • Support onboarding and lifecycle management of QC instrumentation (IQ/OQ/PQ) • Supervise and mentor junior scientists, including training and competency sign-off • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including lean QC processes • Support QC planning, laboratory organisation, and resource allocation Required • A degree or comparable experience in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or similar relevant field. • Proven QC / analytical experience within a similar GMP environment. • Skilled in the operation of HPLC / UHPLC, FTIR and similar techniques. • Experience with method validation, transfer, and technical documentation • Good understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU GMP, ICH guidelines) • Exposure to stability studies and data trending would be advantageous • Previous experience mentoring or supervising colleagues is desirable Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.