QC Analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Romford
Salary: £24,000-£28,000
Role Overview
Ethypharm is a specialty pharmaceutical company with prominent products in targeted Central Nervous System (CNS) indications, notably severe pain, and opioid dependency, as well as a wide range of high-quality injectable medicines for hospitals and emergency situations.
In the UK we are recognised as a key partner to both the NHS and the private hospital sector.
Within our Quality department we are now looking to for an experienced Quality Control Analyst to join our team to support the analysis process in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) at our Romford site.
Reporting to the Quality Control Analytical Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, finished products and stability batches.
- Support the investment in facility expansion and new product launches across multiple dosage forms.
- Able to carry out associated laboratory tasks such as sampling, housekeeping, preparations of standardisation of reagents, the care of apparatus and the instrumentation.
- Ensure that Health and Safety and COSHH are adhered to throughout the laboratory.
- Perform relevant Quality Control responsibilities and ensure laboratory compliance requirements, testing protocols and safety standards are met.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Essential Criteria
- A level or equivalent qualification
- Prior experience of working to GMP and GLP standards within the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience of working with HPLC techniques
- Good understanding of regulatory guidelines for the area of responsibility
- Experience of developing and/or modifying analytical methods within regulatory guidance
- Demonstrate a track record in change management, hands on action and strategic thinking underpinned by a strong quality ethos.
- Attention to detail , excellent communication skills and have the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Desirable Criteria
- Degree level qualification in Chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent scientific subject
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
- Technical competency in a range of analytical techniques (GC, IR UV-VIS)
- Broad understanding of manufacturing, quality and engineering
Why join Ethypharm?
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave - plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Access to an employee discount portal
- Employee recognition scheme
- The opportunity to develop your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment
If this sounds like a role that interests you, please send us a copy of your latest CV, a short cover letter together with your contact details by clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this page.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for QC Analyst roles across Ethypharm's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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