QC Scientist

About the role

SRG are recruiting a QC Scientist to join their fast‑growing CDMO in Greater Manchester. The business takes products from discovery through early‑stage trials to approval. The role will support QC testing of products and assist with method development and validation activities.

Key responsibilities

• Hands‑on analysis of products using UPLC/HPLC.
• Conduct routine pharmacopeial testing such as IR identification, appearance, pH, content uniformity and dissolution.
• Perform water content analysis and support method transfers, validations and development for assays, related substances/impurities, dissolution and cleaning validation methods.
• Support root cause investigations into deviations, non‑conformances and out‑of‑specification results and implement appropriate CAPAs.

Required profile

• Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline.
• Prior experience in a Quality Control role within a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Hands‑on experience with UPLC/HPLC.
• Experience with oral solid dose forms and dissolution testing is advantageous.

Required skills

• UPLC/HPLC operation.
• IR identification testing.
• pH and appearance testing.
• Content uniformity and dissolution testing.
• Water content analysis.
• Method development and validation for assays and impurities.
• Cleaning validation methods.