Quality Control Advanced Analyst

SFI Health Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global natural health company is seeking a Quality Control Advanced Analyst in Wigan. The role involves performing analyses, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should hold a relevant scientific degree and have 2-3 years of experience in regulated environments. This position is suited for detail-oriented individuals with strong analytical skills and knowledge of GMP standards. The company offers various perks, including flexitime and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexitime

Company sick pay

Birthday Holiday

Long service bonus

Company performance-based bonus

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Reward & recognition programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience post qualification in a relevant scientific role.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment, such as Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical/chemical/analytical analyses on samples within defined lead times.
• Adhere to Good laboratory practices and Data Integrity.
• Support the coordination, shipment, and follow-up of external testing.

Skills

Knowledge of pharma or food lab environments preferably under GMP environment

Excellent attention to detail

Self-driven, bright, positive and motivated personality

Experience with general physical and chemical testing

Experience with HPLC

Experience of interpreting data and writing reports

Education

Degree in a scientific subject, preferably chemistry related discipline

Job description

Overview

At SFI Health, we believe we have the responsibility to bring proven natural health solutions to people’s healthcare needs. We are a global natural health company committed to sourcing and producing natural medicines to the highest standards. Backed by evidence of effectiveness, quality and safety, our products are marketed around the world using our international community of leading life sciences companies and distributor networks.

To find out more, please visit https://www.sfihealth.com/

Responsibilities

As a Quality control Advanced Analyst at SFI Health, Wigan, you will be responsible for supporting the site to ensure the Quality Control laboratory can deliver testing in line with current regulatory guidelines:

• Perform physical/chemical/analytical analyses on samples received within defined lead times.
• Perform testing of stability samples in line with the site schedule and procedures.
• Responsible for routine calibration and maintaining laboratory equipment and devices before usage.
• Generate and complete appropriate paperwork for various stages of processing, monitored in compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Adhere to Good laboratory practices and Data Integrity.
• Perform sampling and routine testing of raw materials (including packaging materials), intermediate bulks, and finished products in accordance with GLP/GMP requirements, ensuring strict adherence to Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity principles.
• Conduct testing of stability samples in line with approved ICH stability programs, reporting any compliance issues. Support the preparation of stability protocols and coordinate stability testing schedules as defined in stability procedures.
• Support the coordination, shipment, and follow‑up of external analytical, microbiological, and chemical testing for raw materials, intermediate bulks, and finished products.
• Write and revise standard QC operating procedures in alignment with organisational quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in a scientific subject, preferably chemistry related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience post qualification experience in a relevant scientific role.
• Experience of working in a highly regulated environment, such as Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing, and possessing the associated level of attention to detail is essential.

Specific Job Skills

• Knowledge of pharma or food lab environments preferably under GMP environment.
• Experience with general physical and chemical testing, plus HPLC.
• Excellent attention to detail, self-driven, bright, positive and motivated personality.
• Experience of interpreting data and writing reports.
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Company sick pay
• Birthday Holiday
• Long service bonus
• Company performance-based bonus
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Reward & recognition programme.

Additional Information

You will be part of many activities and celebrations, working with diverse cultures in a growing organisation.

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

How To Apply

Apply now with your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.