Career Opportunities
Quality Control Analyst
High Force Research is an established CRO/CDMO based in Durham UK. Our core expertise is in chemical research and development, process optimisation, route design, scale-up and high-quality manufacture of niche, low volume, high value materials including GMP manufacture of novel APIs for clinical study. The main area of business is predominantly in the life sciences sector including pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics and imaging, however, work also extends into other sectors such as nanoparticles, polymers, paints, semiconductors and fine chemicals.
We are recruiting a Quality Control Analyst to join our QC team. As well as routine analysis on raw materials, intermediates and finished products analysis, our QC Department carry out method development, method validation and stability studies. The QC Analyst will report to the Head of Quality and be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Senior QC Analyst. It is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the team and really make a difference.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
+ Must possess a BSc, MSc, MChem, MSci or HND/HNC in a relevant chemical science (or have equivalent laboratory experience).
+ Relevant experience working within a similar organisation within an analytical testing environment, working in accordance with GMP. (Minimum 2 years relevant work experience.)
+ A practical knowledge of a wide range of analytical techniques that include HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, NMR and wet chemical analysis.
+ Experience of method validation and implementation of analytical methods in accordance with ICH and pharmacopoeial requirements.
+ A sound knowledge of practical analytical techniques.
+ Previous experience of working in a quality-controlled environment.
+ High level of attention to detail and a critical, inquisitive eye to analyse results.
+ Understanding of the maintenance and qualification of equipment (desirable).
+ Good knowledge of regulatory requirements.
+ A good knowledge of health & safety and risk assessments.
+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
+ Computer literate with a good knowledge of data integrity.
+ Ability to communicate and present data to staff and management.
+ The ability and enthusiasm to solve complex problems: A “never give up” attitude.
+ The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK.
Place of work: Bowburn, Durham DH6 5PF.
Flexible hours of work: 37.5 hours per week 7.00am/9.00am – 3.00pm/5.00pm but this can change due to the demands of each project.
Benefits:
+ Competitive salary dependent on experience
+ Holiday entitlement: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
+ Option to buy back additional holidays after 1 years’ service
+ Company Pension Scheme
+ Continual Professional Development & Training Support
+ Life Assurance/Death in Service Scheme
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Health Screening
+ RSC Membership
