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Are you a detail‑driven laboratory professional with a passion for maintaining high standards in a regulated scientific environment?

Smart4 Sciences are working with a well‑established and innovative specialist in pharmaceutical formulation and product development to recruit a Senior QC Analyst to join their quality control team.

The Role
This is a hands‑on opportunity to lead and support analytical activities within a GMP‑regulated laboratory environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate sampling, testing, and reporting of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, while maintaining compliance with GMP and ALCOA+ principles.

You will also provide supervision and mentorship to team members, supporting onboarding, training, and continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and perform sampling, testing, and reporting of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.Ensure all analytical activities are conducted in line with GMP and ALCOA+ data integrity standards.Utilise a wide range of analytical techniques to support quality control activities.Supervise and mentor laboratory team members, supporting development and performance.Assist with onboarding and training of new starters.Investigate non‑conformances, deviations, and OOS/OOT results, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory environment.Ensure adherence to all safety, health, environmental, and quality standards at all times.

Essential:

Proven experience in analytical testing within a regulated environment (e.g. pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food manufacturing).Strong understanding of GMP and data integrity principles (ALCOA+).Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading laboratory team members.Ability to investigate and manage non‑conformances and deviations.Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.A degree in a relevant scientific discipline.

You'll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that places strong emphasis on quality, compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering an excellent opportunity to progress your career in a senior laboratory position

Smart4Sciences is supporting a leading organisation in recruiting a QC Scientist 1 to join their Quality Control team in Swindon.This onsite involves hands‑on analytical testing to support product release, stability studies, and in‑process validation.

The RolePerform finished product QC release testing (balances, pH meter, UV, Karl Fischer, FT‑IR, TLC, dissolution)Conduct stability and process validation testing following test plansUse LIMS for data entry and Qumas for document accessFollow written instructions accurately with minimal method deviationsDeliver consistent Right First Time (RFT) analytical resultsManage daily tasks with supervision and complete work within required timelinesRecognise OOS results and understand OOT proceduresParticipate in lab rotas and support ordering via VMI/KanbanMaintain laboratory cleanliness and 5S standardsComply with GMP documentation, ComplianceWire tasks, EH&S, Risk & COSHH requirementsThe CandidateKnowledge of HPLCDegree in a scientific subject or equivalent technical knowledgeStrong attention to detail and data integrityAble to work independently and collaboratively

If you're looking to grow your analytical experience within a GMP‑regulated QC environment, Smart4Sciences would love to hear from you.

Smart4Sciences is supporting a leading organisation in recruiting a QC Scientist 1 to join their Quality Control team in Dartford. This onsite involves hands‑on analytical testing to support product release, stability studies, and in‑process validation.

The RolePerform finished product QC release testing (balances, pH meter, UV, Karl Fischer, FT‑IR, TLC, dissolution)Conduct stability and process validation testing following test plansUse LIMS for data entry and Qumas for document accessFollow written instructions accurately with minimal method deviationsDeliver consistent Right First Time (RFT) analytical resultsManage daily tasks with supervision and complete work within required timelinesRecognise OOS results and understand OOT proceduresParticipate in lab rotas and support ordering via VMI/KanbanMaintain laboratory cleanliness and 5S standardsComply with GMP documentation, ComplianceWire tasks, EH&S, Risk & COSHH requirementsThe CandidateKnowledge of HPLCDegree in a scientific subject or equivalent technical knowledgeStrong attention to detail and data integrityAble to work independently and collaboratively

If you're looking to grow your analytical experience within a GMP‑regulated QC environment, Smart4Sciences would love to hear from you.

Are you an analytical QC professional looking to grow your skills in a GMP environment?

We are supporting a rapidly growing plant‑science organisation in the search for a QC Scientist to join their Quality Control team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to gain hands‑on experience with advanced analytical instrumentation in a regulated setting.

The Role

As a QC Scientist, you will perform analytical testing of plant‑based pharmaceutical ingredients using GC‑MS and HPLC‑UV. You will support cultivation, extraction and downstream processing activities while ensuring full compliance with GMP, SOPs and data integrity standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesPerform testing of plant‑derived molecules following SOPs and GMP guidelinesPrepare working solutions, mobile phases and reagentsDocument work accurately in line with GMP and data integrity requirementsConduct routine maintenance and calibration on GC‑MS, HPLC‑UV and density meterMaintain stock levels and ensure lab consumables are readily availableSupport internal audits and regulatory inspectionsParticipate in data review and continuous process improvementWork collaboratively with QA, production and other cross‑functional teamsAbout You

✔ Degree in Chemistry or related discipline, or relevant laboratory experience
✔ Experience working to quality standards (GMP desirable)
✔ Strong attention to detail with good analytical problem‑solving skills
✔ Knowledge of safe laboratory practices (COSHH, risk assessments, PPE)
✔ Ability to work independently and within a wider team
✔ Willingness to learn and support the development of new procedures

Additional InformationRight to Work: Applicants must have valid right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)