Job Description

QC Scientist

  • Salary: £30000 - £33000 per annum
  • REF Number: v-192033
  • Consultant: Naynesh Mistry
  • Contact: 01246 457703
  • Date Published: 18.06.2026
  • Industry: Pharmaceutical, Biotech
  • Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Laboratory, Research & Development, Quality Assurance

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.
Your Background:

  • 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.
What's on Offer?
  • 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.
If you're a motivated analytical scientist looking to further your career within quality control and GMP manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 192 033 in all correspondence.

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