Quality Control Senior Analyst
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves the day-to-day analytical testing within the Quality Control Laboratory, ensuring compliance with GMP, GCLP, and MHRA requirements. The post holder will test raw materials, finished products, and stability samples, support investigations and equipment qualification, and contribute to the Pharmaceutical Quality System. They will also provide training and supervision to junior staff. The position is within the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit at Guy's Hospital, which produces unlicensed medicines and clinical trial products.
Essential criteria
- BSc in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related scientific discipline.
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry
- Previous Experience
- A minimum of 3 years' post-graduation experience in a GMP regulated QC laboratory
- Experience of a range of analytical chemistry techniques (including HPLC, UV, FTIR, dissolution, disintegration) and general wet chemistry testing
- Experience of Quality Management Systems including risk assessment, deviation reporting and change control
- Experience of equipment calibration and, management of maintenance schedules
- Previous experience of working in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience of testing raw materials to pharmacopeial requirements
- Experience of conducting Root Cause Analysis, OOS/OOT and CAPA management
- Previous experience of equipment commissioning and qualification
- Experience of participating in quality audits, including regulatory inspections
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilty
- Demonstrated understanding of GCLP and GMP guidelines in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to review GMP documentation completed or created by others including testing data, SOP, specifications and protocols.
- Ability to use GMP compliant computerised laboratory information systems
- Demonstrated ability to comply with standard operating procedures and to assess other staff's compliance with these procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding of current regulations governing Specials manufacture and the role of the MHRA
- Demonstrated ability to interpret analytical data and make appropriate technical judgements
- Experience of using electronic documentation systems and electronic materials management systems
- Experience of undertaking COSHH assessments
- Education/Qualifications
- BSc in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related scientific discipline.
- Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry
- Previous Experience
- A minimum of 3 years' post-graduation experience in a GMP regulated QC laboratory
- Experience of a range of analytical chemistry techniques (including HPLC, UV, FTIR, dissolution, disintegration) and general wet chemistry testing
- Experience of Quality Management Systems including risk assessment, deviation reporting and change control
- Experience of equipment calibration and, management of maintenance schedules
- Previous experience of working in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience of testing raw materials to pharmacopeial requirements
- Experience of conducting Root Cause Analysis, OOS/OOT and CAPA management
- Previous experience of equipment commissioning and qualification
- Experience of participating in quality audits, including regulatory inspections
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilty
- Demonstrated understanding of GCLP and GMP guidelines in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to review GMP documentation completed or created by others including testing data, SOP, specifications and protocols.
- Ability to use GMP compliant computerised laboratory information systems
- Demonstrated ability to comply with standard operating procedures and to assess other staff's compliance with these procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding of current regulations governing Specials manufacture and the role of the MHRA
- Demonstrated ability to interpret analytical data and make appropriate technical judgements
- Experience of using electronic documentation systems and electronic materials management systems
- Experience of undertaking COSHH assessments
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Job summary
The Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (PMU) at Guy's Hospital is a Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)-Licensed Unit manufacturing a broad portfolio of terminally sterilised and non-sterile Specials (unlicensed) medicines. Additionally, under our MIA(IMP) Licence, the PMU provides clinical trial manufacturing activities through our collaboration with King's Health Partners and other clinical trial organisations.
The Quality Control (QC) Department possesses a broad range of technical and operational capabilities that ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of medicines and pharmaceutical products. The department is equipped to perform analytical testing, method validation and verification and stability studies. Through its expertise in GMP compliance, quality risk management, and regulatory requirements, QC provides assurance that products consistently meet defined quality standards before release for patient use.
As a key department within the PMU, the QC Laboratory supports the wider team by providing timely quality assessments, analytical data, and expert technical advice that inform decision-making across all pharmaceutical manufacturing specialities.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Quality Control Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of analytical testing activities within the Quality Control Laboratory, ensuring com
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