Senior QC Analyst

Company: Pioneer Selection Ltd
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Location: St Albans
Job Description:

QC SENIOR ANALYST

Job Title – QC Senior Analyst Location – St Albans, Hertfordshire Salary – £32,000 Shift – Monday to Friday (8am – 4pm)

Job Role of the QC Senior Analyst

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a QC Senior Analyst to join a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing business operating from a modern, state-of-the-art facility. This is a fantastic role for an experienced QC Analyst looking to step up into a senior position with greater responsibility across laboratory operations, compliance, and team support.

Reporting into the QC Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality analytical testing and maintaining full compliance within the Quality Control laboratory, while supporting junior staff and driving continuous improvement.

Sector – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the QC Senior Analyst

  • Previous QC Analyst experience
  • Pharmaceutical experience

Requirements for the QC Senior Analyst

  • Strong experience in analytical testing of raw materials and finished products
  • Good understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
  • Experience reviewing laboratory data and documentation
  • Ability to investigate OOS/OOT results and deviations
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Desirable Requirements for the QC Senior Analyst

  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff
  • Knowledge of stability studies and reference standards

Key Responsibilities

  • Organise and manage daily laboratory activities and testing schedules
  • Perform and lead analytical testing using HPLC, UV, Dissolution, and Karl Fischer
  • Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment
  • Ensure all work complies with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
  • Review laboratory data, results, and training records
  • Investigate OOS/OOT results, deviations, and implement improvements
  • Manage stability studies and reference standards
  • Support team development and training of junior staff
  • Work cross-functionally and support ongoing projects

The QC Senior Analyst will benefit from:

  • Working for a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer
  • Modern, state-of-the-art QC laboratory
  • Stable Monday–Friday working hours
  • Opportunities for career progression into leadership roles
  • Competitive benefits package including pension and holiday allowance

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

Posted: April 7th, 2026