Quality Control Senior Analyst

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Control Senior Analyst.  You will be an active member of the Quality organization completing analysis/testing of samples to support the Quality release of our products.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Lead monitoring and analysis of pharmaceutical water systems (PW, WFI, Clean Steam).
• Ensure systems meet specifications for conductivity, TOC, microbial count, and endotoxins.
• Oversee sampling, testing, and trending of water quality data.
• Support additional activities / projects within the Quality Laboratories as required.
• Ensure highest Quality & Compliance standards.
• Documentation in compliance with GMP standards.
• Coach and train new analysts in any task you are trained in.
• Delivery of area performance to meet or exceed functional unit goals.
• Order and manage laboratory supplies as required.
• Support and actively seek out continuous improvements for the Quality laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental and cGMP and other applicable regulations.
• Participate in corporate and regulatory audits.
• Participate in problem solving to get to root cause of issues.
• Participating and supporting all Data Integrity and Technology Enabled Labs initiatives.
• Compliance with 6S standards.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• 3rd level Degree in Science or related discipline.
• At least 5+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating environment which includes experience in a QC Laboratory for example a Bioassay, Micro, Chemistry or Raw Materials testing laboratory – as applicable.
• Demonstrated high level of scientific problem solving and facilitation skills.
• A good knowledge of cGMP, GLP, Quality Systems, Data Integrity and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of working practices required for a GMP testing laboratory.
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to fully realize improvement initiatives.
• Ability to meet target timelines and deliver on time.
• Demonstrated ability to drive the completion of tasks.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Instrumentation, Animal Husbandry, Biological Analysis, Chemical Analysis, Clinical Data Interpretation, Communication, EHS Compliance, GMP Compliance, Internal Auditing, Inventory Management, Laboratory Safety, Management Process, Microbiological Analysis, Personal Initiative, Pharmaceutical Management, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Problem Solving, Qualitative Testing, Quality Control Management, Quality Improvement Programs, Quality Management, Quantitative Assay, Safety Standards {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

11/15/2025

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