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Senior QC Scientist

SRG
Cheadle Full-time
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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.

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