​QC Analyst Buckinghamshire

​QC Analyst

Quality Control Analysts conduct laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical or biologic products. They ensure that each batch meets predefined specifications and complies with regulatory requirements.

Daily duties include:

• Running analytical tests – Such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, pH, conductivity, and microbial testing.

• Documenting test results – Completing batch records, lab notebooks, and LIMS entries in accordance with GMP standards.

• Maintaining laboratory equipment – Performing calibrations, troubleshooting, and ensuring instruments are fit for use.

• Investigating out-of-specification results – Collaborating with QA or manufacturing to determine root causes and corrective actions.

• Participating in stability studies and method validation – Ensuring product integrity over time and supporting long-term analytical reliability.

This entry- to mid-level role is a cornerstone of quality operations in sterile manufacturing, biotech, and small molecule production.

Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire is a county in south east England to the north of London.  Major towns in Buckinghamshire include Milton Keynes, Beaconsfield, Buckingham, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Chesham and Amersham.  The southern part of Buckinghamshire is part of the affluent London commuter belt and enjoys the highest life expectancy and the best education results in the UK.

Places of interest in Buckinghamshire include Pinewood Film Studios, Silverstone motor racing circuit and Bletchley Park where the Alan Turing and his colleagues managed to crack the Enigma code during World War 2.

Famous people born in Buckinghamshire: Steve Redgrave, Olympic rower and Terry Pratchett, Author