QC Project Analyst – 9 Month Fixed Term Contract
Site Based – Skipton, UK0800-1630 hrs, Mon-Fri over a nine-day fortnight (every second Friday off)
About The Role
We are embarking on a key programme to enhance our product portfolio, and we are looking for a QC Project Analyst to help shape how this work is delivered. The purpose of this role is to support new product integration and execute process validation. This is a role for someone who enjoys improving systems, refining methods, and contributing to meaningful change within a pharmaceutical QC environment. We will collaborate with colleagues across Quality Control, MS&T, Regulatory Affairs, and other Dechra sites to ensure our analytical methods are robust, compliant, and ready for future validation activities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Day‑to‑day work will focus on validating analytical methods—particularly those involving HPLC, UPLC, and dissolution testing. Core activities include prioritising redevelopment methods across several analytical techniques, primarily HPLC/UPLC and Dissolution. Responsible for raw material verification and designing and executing method development protocols, then taking those methods through validation or verification to meet regulatory and scientific expectations.
The role also involves managing change controls, supporting licence updates, and collaborating with at least one other Dechra site to ensure smooth method transfer. Hands‑on laboratory work, maintaining high standards of cGMP, cGLP, and Health & Safety, while keeping meticulous records and contributing to investigations when issues arise. A blend of technical expertise and structured project work offers variety and influence on QC function evolution.
How Success Will Be Measured
Expected to deliver analysis “Right First Time”, meet throughput timelines, and take ownership of investigations and continuous improvement activities. Demonstrate behaviours aligned with Dechra’s values, supporting personal and departmental objectives.
What You Bring
Technical capability, strong communication, and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate. Effective planning, problem‑solving, and data presentation. Accurate and meaningful data gathering, assessment and reporting. Excellent technical writing skills. Knowledge in transfer, validation, and verification processes in pharmaceutical industry. Experience with chemical and physical analytical techniques; solid understanding of GMP regulations across UK, EU, and US. Attention to detail in data, documentation, or formatting.
Qualifications
Hold an HNC/D, BSc, or equivalent in a science discipline, or have relevant job‑specific experience. An analytical chemistry degree is advantageous.
Why You’ll Love It Here
9‑day fortnight at Skipton site offers longer weekends and better work‑life balance. Full access to Employee Assistance Programme, and additional benefits: healthcare cash plan, Headspace wellbeing app, discounted gym membership, cycle‑to‑work scheme, pet food discounts, free fruit on Mondays, free onsite parking (including electric charging), 22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays and ability to buy an extra week, 8% employer pension contribution.
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