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 Swindon.This onsite involves hands-on analytical testing to support product release, stability studies, and in-process validation.
- 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 essential knowledge
📊 Quantify your analytical testing experience: 'Performed 150+ HPLC analyses monthly with 98% Right First Time results'
🧪 Emphasise your GMP laboratory experience and familiarity with quality control procedures
💻 Showcase experience with LIMS systems and document management platforms like Qumas
🎯 Demonstrate knowledge of stability studies and process validation methodologies
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- •Performed 200+ HPLC analyses monthly for finished product release testing, achieving 97% Right First Time results
- •Conducted stability studies using Karl Fischer titration and UV spectroscopy, supporting 15 product validation programmes
- •Managed LIMS data entry for 50+ daily QC tests while maintaining GMP documentation standards and zero audit findings
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Smart4Sciences' QC Analyst position perfectly aligns with my analytical chemistry background and HPLC expertise. Your focus on Right First Time results and GMP compliance matches my commitment to data integrity and quality standards.
My background in analytical testing within regulated environments has equipped me with hands-on experience in chromatography, spectroscopy, and laboratory information management systems. I understand the critical importance of accurate documentation and following established procedures in pharmaceutical quality control.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Explain the principles behind HPLC and when you would use it over other analytical methods
- ›How would you handle an Out of Specification (OOS) result during QC testing?
- ›Describe your experience with Karl Fischer titration and its applications
- ›What is the importance of Right First Time results in a GMP environment?
- ›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 colleagues to solve a technical problem
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to maintain high attention to detail under pressure
STAR answer examples
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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