Quality Control; QC Analyst

Job Summary

Specialised expertise in the analysis and assessment of pharmaceutical and related products to ensure product quality for clinical use. Analysis covers chemical, physical and microbial techniques. Expertise in underpinning Quality Assurance principles affecting medicines safety.

Providing accurate, reliable results from the chemical, physical and microbiological analysis of products to allow assessment of product quality. Completing project work to a timescale. Developing and validating analytical methods to produce robust techniques. Training of staff. Performing formulation and stability studies on pharmaceutical products and components. Report writing. Keeping up to date with knowledge in pharmaceutical analysis. Carrying out analysis off-site as required, including environmental monitoring and medical gas testing.

Contributing to the continued regulatory compliance of the laboratory through various QA tasks. Deviation reporting. Root cause investigation. CAPA and Change control planning. Carrying out internal audits and producing audit reports. Developing and writing standard analytical procedures.

• Report any deviations from documented procedures.
• Raise corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Carry out actions as required for quality issues.
• Write and review documented procedures (directed by Laboratory Manager).
• Assist colleagues and participate in training as necessary.
• Train and supervise others (directed by Laboratory Manager).
• Demonstrate work activities to interested parties.
• Attend and take an active part in departmental meetings.
• Plan and organise personal workload to meet department needs.
• Request stock orders as necessary.
• Be aware of health & safety issues within the workplace and comply with all appropriate guidance.
• Awareness of GLP.
• Participate in the staff appraisal scheme.
• Attend lectures and courses as requested.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We value all people as individuals and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Date posted: 05 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time
Reference number: 339-CCS
9047-LMH-B
Job locations:
Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Job responsibilities:

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

The following is a list of QC analyst tasks. It may be adjusted as appropriate provided agreement is reached. A Band 5 analyst should be able to carry out the majority of routine analysis and R&D projects with minimal supervision/guidance.

• Carry out routine analysis according to documented procedures.
• Validate analytical methods according to documented procedures.
• Develop analytical methods according to documented procedures.
• Carry out stability studies according to documented procedures.
• Carry out projects according to documented procedures.
• Participates with task rotation with other QC analysts in the team.
• Record accurate results.
• Report and investigate out of specification results where required.
• Maintain and improve scientific knowledge through training and literature resources.
• Monitor and calibrate laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to internal programme.
• Plan and organise personal workload to meet department needs.
• Prepare reagents as necessary.
• Maintain laboratory in clean and tidy condition.
• Carry out routine environmental monitoring of aseptic suite as required.
• Provide support and cover for the…