Quality Control Scientist
Barrington James
London, England, United Kingdom
Information Technology, Analyst, Science / R&D / Research
This is a contract role within a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech QC laboratory, focused on supporting product quality, environmental monitoring, and GMP-compliant testing. The position requires strong laboratory experience in both microbiology and QC testing, with a focus on generating accurate, reliable, and compliant data in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform QC testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
- Conduct microbiological testing including bioburden, sterility testing, and environmental monitoring
- Work in accordance with GMP/GLP standards and internal SOPs
- Investigate OOS/OOT results, deviations, and support laboratory investigations
- Review and document QC and microbiology data to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline
- Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO QC laboratory environment
- Hands-on experience with microbiology techniques (bioburden, sterility, EM)
- Strong understanding of GMP environments and aseptic practices
- High attention to detail and ability to work in a structured environment
- Contract role in a leading pharma/biotech QC environment
- Exposure to both microbiology and quality control testing
- GMP-regulated laboratory with strong scientific standards
- Collaborative team environment
- Competitive day rate (based on experience)
About the company
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The global Life Sciences industry is dominant in today’s world. Drug development processes are progressing faster than ever before. The need for vaccines, treatments and medical devices continues to grow at an exponential rate to ensure treatment for disease reaches those it needs to.
That means for Barrington James, we grow at the same speed. With 14 global offices specialising in niche areas of the Life Science industry, we are ready to support our growing group of clients in sourcing the most, senior, specialist and rare candidates to join them.
‘We Invest In Our People’ through training and development, through meritocratic progression, and through unrivalled commission structures, shareholder and bonus schemes.
Barrington James Board & Executive Partners
Barrington James is your global and award- winning Life Science Executive recruitment partner. With combined experience of over 100 years, our Executive Search team has access to the deepest pharmaceutical networks.
Our primary focus is to understand and address the business challenges and hiring needs of our clients through a range of bespoke services, including Executive Search, Project Management, Market Research, Mapping Practice and Reference Check Insights.