​QC Analyst Cambridgeshire

​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.

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire is county in the East of England region.  Major towns and cities in Cambridgeshire include Cambridge, Peterborough and Huntingdon.  Most of Cambridgeshire is agricultural.  However, recent years have witnessed the rapid growth of a large cluster of high-tech electronics, IT, software and biotechnology businesses setting up in the area, so much so that it is now referred to as “Silicon Fen”.   Many of these high-tech businesses have grown up around the world famous Cambridge University, which is frequently ranked as one of the top universities in the world.  The city of Cambridge with its stunning architecture, museums and riverside location is a popular tourist destination.                                                                 

Famous people born in Cambridgeshire:  Clive Woodward, World Cup winning England rugby coach and Olivia Newton-John, singer