Senior QC Analyst

Nelsons is the UK's largest manufacturer of natural healthcare products, operating in the market place for over 150 years with a wide range of brands and products; inspiring generations to live healthier and happier lives. We are proud of our brands - RESCUE range, Bach Original Flower Remedies, Spatone, Nelsons Arnicare, Nelsons Teetha, Nelsons creams including Calendula - which are distributed worldwide to over 60 countries. Purpose Participation as an active and flexible Quality department team member to provide Quality Control services for the Endeavour Supply Chain Organisation and Spatone production operations. To provide training and support to all other analysts and to support the QC Manager in the daily Quality Control demands from production which include sampling and testing of raw material & finished product, support to the validation team, the provision of accurate, approved data to the Quality Assurance team for review and ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices
within the laboratory.ResponsibilitiesEnsure all training relevant to the position and required tasks are completed and kept up to date. Use assigned initials within cGMP environment.All documentation relating to Nelson's products are kept within Quality Management System (QMS) and adhere to Data Integrity (see POL-002).Understanding and adhering to cGMP environment requirements.Assist with the review and management of all QC ProcessesEnsure timely sampling and testing of all raw materials, packaging components and finished product according to specification.Assist with the daily management of all QC Processes including Q-Pulse training/Q-Pulse action adherence for the QC department.The management of Q-Pulse asset module ensuring equipment is qualified, validated and the scheduling of all calibration activities.Manage the review of QC SOP/WI in a timely manner.Assist with the ongoing training to all analysts in laboratory methods.Approve analysis worksheets performed by QC Analysts.Sample
and test all incoming raw materials, bulk and finished products.Regular review and application of all applicable pharmacopeia methods and updates.Ensure that all Out of Specification (OOS) results are reported and investigated via the correct proceduresPerform analysis, examination or investigations as required on behalf of the company.Supply written reports as necessary on requestAssist the validation team with Method Transfer, Process & Equipment validation projects within the laboratory.Ensure all data is stored and entered in the correct file.Contribute to the investigation of customer complaints as requiredEnsure the laboratory is maintained in a clean and tidy condition, including the removal of laboratory wasteEnsure all retained samples are kept and stored correctly.Liaise effectively with staff from other departmentsInvolvement in other QMS responsibilities as requiredDevelop objectives and personal development plans with direct reports.RequirementsWe would love you

to have Education / Qualifications.Degree level or above in a Science subjectSupervisor experience in an analytical laboratory roleExperience in analytical test method development and validationExperience in conducting Out of Specification (OOS) InvestigationsAbility to plan and prioritise work accordingly to production needsHands on/Active team member assisting with coaching of peersAbility to use work instructions and specifications for testing of products and raw materialsA good interpretation & practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)Strong report writing skillsA good level of wet bench chemistry skillsGood Attention to detailPractical and organised approachExperience or knowledge of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatograph (GC) techniquesExperience of working in a regulated laboratory environment.BonusExperience in the use of pharmacopeia's or knowledge of TLC
techniquesKnowledge of ERP systems such as SAPExperience of pharmaceutical production processes for tablets, liquids and creamsBasic knowledge of microbiology Annual bonus 25 days holiday per year PLUS Christmas shut downwhoop! Free products and staff discounts to keep you healthy and happy Paid days off to volunteer for some awesome charities Cycle to work schemeWe also have regular socials plus all your standard stuff such as pensions, eye test vouchers and season ticket loans. We can tell you all about what is available to you when you start!
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