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QA/ Validation Supervisor, Pharmaceutical

Location: Greater Manchester (ONSITE ROLE)
Salary: c£45,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (days)
Additional: Company bonus (discretionary), company pension, ongoing professional development opportunities in a company that is growing.

Russell Taylor is working with a well-established organisation operating within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, currently seeking a QA Supervisor to join their growing quality function. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to lead a small team while remaining hands-on in quality systems and validation activities.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Quality, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the QA team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the effective operation of the Quality Management System (QMS).

This is a balanced position combining team leadership with technical QA and validation responsibilities including report writing and oversight of equipment and process validation activities.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of QA professionals (team size approx. 7)
• Ensure the QMS remains compliant, inspection-ready, and aligned with regulatory requirements
• Oversee completion and quality of QA documentation including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and reports
• Support and participate in internal and external audits (regulatory, customer, supplier)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality processes
• Manage team performance, training, holiday planning, and absence monitoring
• Act as a key point of contact for quality-related matters across the business
• Contribute to validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment and processes
• Ensure timely delivery of KPIs and departmental objectives

The Person

• Proven experience within a GMP-regulated environment in a similar QA/ Validation role
• Experience in equipment validations (writing reports), the ideal applicant will have process validation experience too
• Previous line management or supervisory experience is essential
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience with internal audits is required; external audit exposure is advantageous
• Ability to contribute to validation and technical documentation
• Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail with a proactive and resilient approach

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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior QC Analyst to join an established pharmaceutical manufacturing team. This is an entry-level position ideal for recent graduates or individuals starting their career in Quality Control. You will support laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure they meet required quality and regulatory standards.

• Perform routine analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products following established methods and SOPs.
• Accurately record and report test results in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Prepare laboratory reagents, standards, and solutions.
• Assist in the maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Support investigations into out-of-specification (OOS) results under supervision.
• Ensure all work is completed within required timelines to support production.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Assist with documentation updates and general QC administrative tasks.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline OR relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

• Placement year or internship experience in a laboratory or pharmaceutical environment.
• Basic knowledge of GMP or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, UV, titration).

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• Job Title: QC Analyst
• Location: Leicestershire
• Salary: 28,000- 30,000 per annum
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Conduct laboratory analysis on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
• Operate analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC and GC-MS, alongside wet chemistry methods
• Record, review and interpret analytical data accurately
• Support investigations into quality deviations and contribute to technical reports
• Assist with preparing and maintaining SOPs and quality documentation
• Take part in internal audits and support compliance to quality standards
• Carry out routine maintenance, calibration, and performance checks on equipment
• Support wider QA processes and respond to internal/external queries
• Assist with sensory or product assessment activities where required

• Degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Understanding of analytical techniques through academic or practical experience
• Exposure to GC, HPLC or similar instrumentation is desirable
• High attention to detail and a structured approach to lab work
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Any prior laboratory or industrial experience would be beneficial

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

QC Scientist
Location: Near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Talentmark is recruiting for a QC Scientist to join a growing bioscience organisation operating within a GMP-regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical scientist with experience in chromatographic techniques to play a key role in quality control testing, supporting the manufacture and processing of high-quality, plant-derived active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing of plant-derived molecules in accordance with approved SOPs.
• Prepare working solutions, mobile phases, standards, and laboratory reagents.
• Maintain accurate GMP-compliant documentation and ensure data integrity requirements are met.
• Carry out routine maintenance, calibration, and verification of laboratory instrumentation, including GC-MS and HPLC-UV systems.
• Manage laboratory stock levels and consumables to support uninterrupted testing activities.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections where required.
• Participate in data review activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with QA, Production, and other cross-functional teams.

• Degree-qualified in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or possess equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience working within a regulated laboratory environment, ideally GMP.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC and/or GC-MS.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety practices, including COSHH, risk assessments, and PPE requirements.

• Opportunity to join an innovative bioscience organisation with ambitious growth plans.
• Collaborative and fast-paced working environment.
• Work within a modern GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge products and technologies.

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Location: Newmarket, England, United Kingdom.

About the Company

We are a leading UK manufacturer of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, providing high-quality custom manufacturing and process development services to customers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QC Analyst to join our Quality Control team.

About the Role

As a QC Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products. Your key responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Performing routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Reviewing analytical data to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Preparing analytical reports and laboratory documentation in accordance with GMP and company procedures.
• Investigating Out of Specification (OOS), Out of Trend (OOT), and laboratory deviations as required.
• Supporting analytical method verification, validation, and method transfers.
• Assisting with stability studies and environmental monitoring activities.
• Performing instrument calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Maintaining laboratory housekeeping and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and quality.
• Collaborating with Production, QA, and Process Development teams.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience within a pharmaceutical, chemical, CDMO, or GMP-regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience using HPLC and/or GC.
• Good understanding of GMP and laboratory documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of analytical method validation and transfer.
• Experience investigating OOS/OOT results.
• Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, Chromeleon, or similar chromatography software.
• Understanding of ICH guidelines and data integrity principles (ALCOA+)

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: 28,000 to 36,000 dependent on experience.

A Quality Control Manager has become available, offering a salary of 40,000 - 45,000 (DOE) plus a competitive benefits package of up to 12% employer pension contribution, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, 33 days annual leave, long service awards and many more!

This global chemical manufacturer specialises in high-quality speciality chemicals, supplying major brands across the fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care industries. They are seeking a Quality Control Manager to join their manufacturing team in Leek.

Salary and benefits available for Quality Control Manager:

• Annual Salary: 40,000 - 45,000
• Up to 12% Employer Pension Contribution
• Days based role
• 33 days Annual Leave
• Life Assurance Policy
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Long Service Awards

Quality Control Manager Role Overview:

You will lead the sites QC function, ensuring laboratory operations, testing activities, and quality systems support safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing. The role is responsible for developing the QC team, maintaining compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, managing laboratory resources, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Skills and Experience Required from Quality Control Manager:

• Lead and manage the sites QC system and laboratory operations, ensuring effective testing, inspection, and release of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, returns, waste, and environmental samples.
• Oversee QC laboratory resources, equipment maintenance, consumables, and budget planning, including monthly and annual forecasting to meet operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain QC team capability through coaching, training, competency management, and ownership of the QC Competency Matrix.
• Manage product and raw material specifications, inspection data, and concession processes to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support supplier approval activities for raw materials and collaborate with suppliers to maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate and support the investigation and timely resolution of customer complaints, driving effective corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Support the sites ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, including environmental compliance activities and delivery of the internal audit programme

To apply for this Quality Control Manager opportunity, please submit your CV for review. Alternatively, contact Kate Wadsworth at E3 Recruitment for further information.

Your new company
A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced CQV / Validation Engineer to support a programme of new asset introduction and qualification activities within a GMP regulated environment. Working alongside Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Project teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring critical equipment, facilities and utilities are introduced and maintained in a validated state.
Your new role
As the Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering qualification and validation activities across laboratory and manufacturing systems. Key responsibilities will include:

• Authoring, reviewing and executing validation documentation including Validation Plans, Risk Assessments, IQ, OQ and PQ protocols and Validation Summary Reports.
• Supporting new equipment introduction projects from planning through to GMP release.
• Executing qualification activities for manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
• Performing thermal mapping activities on controlled temperature units (CTUs), including fridges, freezers, incubators and other GMP systems.
• Supporting qualification activities for equipment such as lyophilisers, sterilisers and associated utilities.
• Conducting pre-calibration and post-calibration activities.
• Managing deviations, investigations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Analysing qualification data and producing technical reports.
• Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver project milestones.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in equipment qualification and validation.
• Experience authoring and executing IQ, OQ and PQ protocols.
• Thermal mapping experience across controlled temperature units.
• Knowledge of GMP, EU GMP and validation life cycle requirements.
• Experience managing deviations, investigations and CAPAs.
• Ability to generate and review validation documentation independently.
• Excellent communication, technical writing and organisational skills.

Desirable experience:

• New asset introduction projects.
• Lyophiliser qualification.
• Sterilisation validation.
• Utilities qualification (HVAC, WFI, Purified Water, Clean Utilities).
• Sterile manufacturing or aseptic processing environments.

Must have Full Right to Work in the UK for duration of contract. No Sponsorship provided.

What you'll get in return

• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Outside IR35 engagement.
• Competitive day rate.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile qualification and validation projects within a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative project team and exposure to significant new asset introduction activities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Talent STEM are partnering with an established chemical manufacturer to recruit a Temporary QC Analyst to support their Quality Control laboratory during a busy production period.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QC Analyst to join a busy manufacturing laboratory, carrying out routine analytical testing to support production and ensure products consistently meet quality standards.

The Opportunity

Working as part of the Quality Control team, you will perform routine analysis of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products using a range of analytical techniques. This is a hands-on laboratory role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

- Operate GC, HPLC, FTIR and Karl Fischer instrumentation.

- Carry out wet chemistry techniques including titrations.

- Prepare samples, standards and reagents.

- Record, review and report analytical results accurately.

- Support investigations into out-of-specification results.

- Maintain laboratory equipment and documentation.

- Ensure compliance with laboratory quality, HSE and COSHH procedures.

- Work closely with production and technical teams to support manufacturing.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

- A BSc (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

- Previous experience within a QC or analytical laboratory.

- Essential: Hands-on industrial experience operating both GC and HPLC.

- Experience using FTIR and Karl Fischer would be advantageous.

- Wet chemistry experience, including titrations.

- Strong attention to detail and good laboratory documentation skills.

- A good understanding of laboratory safety and quality procedures.

- The ability to work effectively within a busy laboratory environment.

Why Apply?

- Immediate start available.

- Join an established chemical manufacturing business.

- Work with a wide range of analytical techniques.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM directly.

Important: Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship now or at any point in the future.

Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, waste, biotechnology, medical device and manufacturing sectors.

• Job Title: QC Specialist Microbiology
• Location: Speke, Liverpool.
• Hours: M-F, 37.5 hrs p/w
• Rate: 15.04 p/h
• Contract: until end of Dec 2026

SRG are currently working with a global pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Liverpool, looking for QC Microbiologist to join the team. The site in Speke specialises in the production of sterile injectable products, for the treatment of the flu. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Biological Science graduate ideally with some GMP experience to further their career.

Main responsibilities:

• Performing a range of Quality Control tests in line with to GMP regulations.
• Performing routine QC testing: Environmental Monitoring Plates, Utilities Sampling and Testing, Sterility testing Bioburden testing, Selective organism testing Endotoxin testing
• Documenting laboratory results in an accurate and timely manner.
• Complying with GMP regulatory requirements at all times.

Key requirements:

• Educated to BSc /MSc level in a relevant scientific subject
• Industry experience (12 months + desired)
• Experience of working to GMP/pharmaceutical regulatory requirements is highly desirable

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our Client, Located Near to Wellingborough are Seeking an Experienced Senior QC Analyst to join their Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory Team, who are Responsible for Performing Analytical Testing, Conducting Investigations, and Ensuring Regulatory Compliance

ROLE

• Routine and Non-Routine Analysis, Using HPLC and Other Analytical Techniques
• Testing of Raw Materials, Finished Products, Stability Samples, and In-Process Samples
• Accurately Review and Interpret Analytical Results
• Ensure Laboratory Documentation is Completed in Compliance with GMP and Data Integrity Requirements
• Support OOS, OOT, Deviation, and CAPA Investigations
• Participate in Method Validation, Verification, and Transfer Activities
• Maintain Compliance with SOPs, GMP, ICH Guidelines, and CFR Requirements
• Assist with Laboratory Housekeeping, Calibration, and Equipment Maintenance
• Work Collaboratively with Other Site Departments

REQUIRED

• Degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Minimum 5 Years Experience in a Pharmaceutical QC Laboratory
• Hands-on HPLC Experience
• Experience with a Variety of Analytical Techniques eg UV, FTIR, and Karl Fischer
• Sound Knowledge and Experience of GMP, Data Integrity, and Regulatory Compliance
• Experience with Chromeleon or Similar CDS Software
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Good Documentation Skills
• Ability to Work Independently and Manage Priorities Effectively
• Experience with Stability Studies and Method Validation
• Exposure to Investigations, Including OOS/OOT

REMUNERATION

• Inckudes Shift Allowance