27 Oct 2025 BBBH60966 Lab Analyst (QC Chemistry) Negotiable Larne

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Medical Device/Pharmaceutical company in Belfast is seeking a Laboratory Analyst (QC). This role involves performing laboratory analysis, testing raw materials, and ensuring compliance within a GMP-regulated environment. Ideal candidates have a higher level qualification in a relevant field and experience in analytical testing. Attractive benefits include a lucrative salary, generous holidays, and employer pension contributions.

Benefits

Lucrative salary

25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Bonus

Generous employer pension contributions

Life assurance

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of laboratory best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis following documented analytical methods.
• Test raw materials and finished goods as per specifications.
• Conduct internal equipment calibrations.
• Investigate out-of-specification results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to quality

Analytical testing

Education

Higher level qualification (HND or degree) in chemistry or pharmaceutical analysis

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Laboratory Analyst (QC) for our successful client who is a leading global Medical Device/Pharmaceutical manufacturing company.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and an interest in contributing to continuous improvement within a regulated laboratory environment.

This is an exciting time to join an expanding manufacturing facility!

You will receive:

• Lucrative salary
• 25 days' holiday (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Bonus
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Free car parking

You will:

• Perform laboratory analysis following documented analytical methods and procedures.
• Test raw materials, finished goods, and other samples in accordance with defined specifications.
• Participate in process validation activities supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Conduct and document routine internal equipment calibrations, ensuring all instruments are maintained in good working order.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results and related non-conformances as required.

You will have:

• Experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar).
• Strong understanding of analytical testing and laboratory best practices.
• Higher level qualification (e.g. HND or degree) in a discipline highly relevant to testing in QC Chemistry laboratory (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis)

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV or contact Kathy Donaghey Senior Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96935521