Senior QC Analyst (12m FTC)

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Senior QC Analyst (12m FTC)

Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity
Responsible for carrying out all analytical activities relating to Quality Control, including but not limited to: routine release analysis of raw materials and finished product, stability and validation analysis, ensuring all areas are executed in a timely manner. To perform all operations in accordance with written procedures and the Skipton quality management system.

So, what will you be doing?
This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Act as a mentor, coach and expert with relation to QC analytical testing and process', providing support to the QC lab analysts as required.
• Provide first line analytical support and troubleshooting during routine QC related activities where the problem may arise.
• Propose and implement laboratory improvements with relation to set procedures and analytical test methods and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform analytical and physical testing of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) against agreed specifications and customer requirements, within predetermined testing times.
• Record, report, check and review analytical data, ensuring maintenance of all analytical documentation in an organised and accessible manner for future reference by colleagues and/or inspectors/auditors.
• Take an active role in and be accountable for laboratory investigations, ensuring these are followed through to completion within a timely manner as outlines in set laboratory procedures.
• Taking swab samples for monitoring and cleaning validations (when required) and performing in process sample testing on request.
• Take an active role in the completion of change control, CAPA, deviations and other quality related documentation.
• Ensure the maintenance of inventory, including chemicals, reference materials, consumable items etc.
• Arranging the execution of external analysis (e.g. microbiological analysis) sending samples, processing reports and checking the progress of the work.
• Collaborate with team colleagues to ensure that the workplace environment and workstations remain at a high level or cleanliness and housekeeping that comply with company and legislative standards at all times.
• Promote health and safety, ensuring that all company safety and quality systems and relevant legislations are adhered to, reporting any incidents or suggestions to the manager.
• Promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure all waste is correctly disposed of in accordance with site policy.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field through training and reading of literature.
• Observe and abide by the company's values (Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Ambition) in all aspects of carrying out the job role, including interaction with co-workers and third parties.
• Provide suggestions into improvements in analytical test methodology and systems within the QC laboratory.
• Coach and mentor laboratory analysts and ensure good analytical techniques are maintained within the laboratory.
• All other tasks that can reasonably be requested and approved by management

So, what do you need to bring to the table?
Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical
• GMP quality control laboratory
• Advanced knowledge of chemical and physical analysis techniques, wet chemical techniques; HPLC and or GC, UV-VIS, DLC, MID-IR, (auto) titration, water determination Karl Fischer, TOC, physicochemical tests as density, melting point determination, color measurement, viscosity measurement, pH measurement
• Advanced user of laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of the applicable procedures and their application

Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra.'

So, what's in it for you?

• Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
• Plenty of training and development opportunities
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy a week's holiday each year
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free access to the Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics.

We deliver high quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Culture and Values . They are important to us and have helped drive the Group's success.