QC Analyst
Job description
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Smart4Sciences is supporting a leading organisation in recruiting a QC Scientist 1 to join their Quality Control team in Dartford. This onsite involves hands-on analytical testing to support product release, stability studies, and in-process validation.
The Role- Perform finished product QC release testing (balances, pH meter, UV, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, TLC, dissolution)
- Conduct stability and process validation testing following test plans
- Use LIMS for data entry and Qumas for document access
- Follow written instructions accurately with minimal method deviations
- Deliver consistent Right First Time (RFT) analytical results
- Manage daily tasks with supervision and complete work within required timelines
- Recognise OOS results and understand OOT procedures
- Participate in lab rotas and support ordering via VMI/Kanban
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and 5S standards
- Comply with GMP documentation, ComplianceWire tasks, EH&S, Risk & COSHH requirements
- Knowledge of HPLC
- Degree in a scientific subject or equivalent technical knowledge
- Strong attention to detail and data integrity
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
If you're looking to grow your analytical experience within a GMP-regulated QC environment, Smart4Sciences would love to hear from you.
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⭐ Highlight your HPLC experience prominently as this is specifically mentioned as required knowledge
📊 Quantify your analytical testing experience: 'Performed 150+ QC release tests monthly with 98% Right First Time results'
🔬 Emphasise your GMP compliance experience and familiarity with pharmaceutical quality systems
🎯 Showcase experience with multiple analytical techniques mentioned: UV, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, TLC, dissolution
📋 Demonstrate LIMS proficiency and document management system experience like Qumas
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- •Performed 200+ HPLC analyses monthly for pharmaceutical QC release testing, achieving 97% Right First Time results
- •Conducted stability studies using UV spectroscopy and Karl Fischer titration across 15 product lines, ensuring GMP compliance
- •Managed LIMS data entry for 50+ daily analytical tests, maintaining 100% data integrity standards
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Smart4Sciences' QC Analyst position represents exactly the analytical chemistry career progression I seek, combining my HPLC expertise with hands-on pharmaceutical testing in a GMP-regulated environment. Your requirement for analytical testing across UV, Karl Fischer, and FT-IR techniques aligns perfectly with my laboratory background.
My background in analytical chemistry and quality control testing has prepared me to deliver the Right First Time results your Dartford facility requires, whilst maintaining the data integrity standards essential in pharmaceutical QC.
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Interview questions
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Technical
- ›Explain the principle behind HPLC and when you would use it over other analytical techniques
- ›How would you handle an Out of Specification (OOS) result during QC release testing?
- ›Describe your experience with Karl Fischer titration and its applications
- ›What is the importance of Right First Time (RFT) results in pharmaceutical QC?
- ›How do you ensure data integrity when using LIMS systems?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to work independently on a complex analytical project
- ›Describe a situation where you identified an error in testing procedures
- ›How do you prioritise multiple QC testing requests with tight deadlines?
- ›Give an example of when you had to collaborate with other departments to resolve a quality issue
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to new laboratory procedures or equipment
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Tell me about a time when you had to work independently on a complex analytical project
How do you prioritise multiple QC testing requests with tight deadlines?