QC Analyst

Ethypharm Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the City of London is seeking a dedicated QC Analyst to perform analyses in accordance with cGMP at their Romford site. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemistry and experience with quality control processes. This role offers competitive pay of up to £29,000 per annum along with 25 days of holiday, a bonus scheme, and additional benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% discretionary bonus

Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles

Qualifications

• Experience with quality control processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Solid understanding of regulatory standards.
• Prior experience with British and European Pharmacopeia.

Responsibilities

• Analyze finished product batches.
• Support investment in facility expansion and new product launches.
• Ensure laboratory compliance, testing protocols, and safety standards are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Technical competency in analytical techniques (GC, IR, UV-VIS)

Education

Degree level qualification in Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

HPLC

GMP and GLP standards

Job description

QC Analyst

Base pay range

QC Analyst
Location: Romford, onsite role
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 2:30pm and 2:00pm - 10:00pm, rotating weekly with a 30 minute lunch break.
Right to Work: Sponsorship not currently available
We are now recruiting an experienced Quality Control Analyst - Finished Products reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor.

Under the guidance of the Quality Control Supervisor, the role holder is responsible for the analysis process in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) at our Romford site.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Analysis of finished product batches.
• Support the investment in facility expansion and new product launches across multiple dosage forms.
• Carry out laboratory tasks such as sampling, housekeeping, standardisation of reagents, apparatus care and instrumentation.
• Ensure Health and Safety and COSHH are adhered to throughout the laboratory.
• Perform relevant Quality Control responsibilities and ensure laboratory compliance, testing protocols and safety standards met.

About you

We are seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented QC Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work meticulously under pressure. They should have experience with quality control processes, a solid understanding of regulatory standards, and excellent problem‑solving abilities.

Skills / Experience

• Degree level qualification in Chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent scientific subject
• Prior experience working to GMP and GLP standards within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with HPLC techniques
• Good understanding of regulatory guidelines for the area of responsibility
• Experience developing and/or modifying analytical methods within regulatory guidance
• Prior experience with British and European Pharmacopeia
• Track record in change management, hands‑on action and strategic thinking underpinned by a strong quality ethos.
• Technical competency in a range of analytical techniques (GC, IR UV‑VIS)
• Broad understanding of manufacturing, quality and engineering

What we offer you

• Up to £29,000 per annum
• Holiday – 25 days rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy/Sell – opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days’ holiday
• 5% Bonus – discretionary bonus scheme based on policy eligibility
• Bravo Benefits Platform – variety of discounts across well‑being and lifestyle
• Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric vehicles with Tusker (eligible)
• Pension Scheme

At Ethypharm we recognise the value of diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets the needs of our business.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing