Senior Quality Control Analyst

QC Senior Analyst Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Quality Control Laboratory Hertfordshire The Opportunity A growing pharmaceutical organisation is seeking an experienced QC Senior Analyst to join its Quality Control team. This is an excellent opportunity for a QC professional with strong analytical and GMP experience to take on a senior technical role, coordinating laboratory activities while supporting compliance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Plan, schedule, and coordinate routine analytical testing activities within the QC laboratory. • Perform and support testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to established specifications. • Review and approve analytical data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance before submission. • Support the creation, review, and implementation of SOPs, specifications, analytical methods, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls. • Ensure timely completion of testing, calibration, qualification, and certification activities. • Liaise with external laboratories, suppliers, and service providers as required. Person Requirements Essential • Degree-qualified in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent industry experience. • Previous experience working within a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory. • Strong hands-on experience with HPLC analysis and troubleshooting. • Experience investigating OOS/OOT results, deviations, and CAPAs. • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Desirable • Involvement in regulatory inspections or audits, including MHRA and/or FDA. • Experience mentoring, training, or coordinating laboratory staff. Suitable for experienced QC Analysts, Senior Analysts, or Laboratory Scientists looking to progress into a broader technical leadership position.