Quality Control Analyst (Raw Material Management) - #2172605

QC Analyst - Raw Material Management (Experienced 5 years+)

Curia | Glasgow (G20 0XA) | Full-Time - onsite

Curia's Glasgow (G20) facility is expanding and entering its next stage of growth, making this a fantastic time to join our team. As we continue to invest in our capabilities and support an expanding customer portfolio, we have a rare opportunity for an experienced QC professional to join our established Quality Control team.

This technical role offers the chance to take ownership of our raw materials testing programme, working within a GMP-regulated environment that supports the manufacture of sterile pharmaceutical products. This role has a balance of managing raw materials and complex lab work.

The Role

As QC Senior Analyst - Raw Materials, you will provide technical leadership for raw material testing activities, ensuring timely release testing to support customer projects and manufacturing operations.

You will act as the technical lead for the raw materials programme, supporting analysts, managing external testing partners, driving investigations, and ensuring all activities are delivered in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

This role also offers exposure to cross-functional teams, client interactions and continuous improvement initiatives, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both technical responsibility and business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical oversight of the raw materials testing programme.
• Review and approve analytical data, reports and specifications.
• Support the release testing of APIs, excipients, components and other raw materials.
• Manage testing activities with external laboratories, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Provide technical guidance and support to QC analysts.
• Lead or support investigations related to OOS, OOT and laboratory deviations.
• Maintain and improve SOPs, specifications and laboratory processes.
• Support the introduction of new pharmacopeial methods and testing requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical updates as required.
• Represent QC in batch tracking and operational meetings when required.
• Contribute to regulatory inspections, client audits and continuous improvement activities.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced QC professional who understands rawmaterial management and can combine strong technical expertise with excellent organisation and communication skills.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials testing and release processes.
• Experience reviewing analytical data and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of pharmacopoeial testing (USP, EP and/or JP).
• Experience supporting investigations and root cause analysis.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to engage with clients, suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Why Join Curia?

• Be part of a growing Glasgow site investing in its future.
• Join an established and highly regarded Quality Control team.
• Work in a technically varied role with high visibility across the business.
• Gain exposure to clients, regulatory activities and strategic projects.
• Develop your career within a global CDMO organisation supporting life-changing medicines.

If you're an experienced QC professional looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time; therefore, you must hold the right to work in the UK.