QC Scientist 1

Position Summary: 

Work Schedule: 4 days on / 4 days off, working 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. (Onsite)

Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.

Join our dynamic Quality Control team as a QC Scientist 1 in Swindon, where you'll play a key role in supporting product release, stability studies, and in-process validation. This is a hands-on analytical position with opportunities to grow your technical expertise and contribute to high-impact pharmaceutical projects.

The Role:

• Perform Finished Product QC release testing under supervision using techniques such as balances, pH meter, UV, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, TLC, and dissolution.

• Conduct analytical testing for stability and process validation following test plans, with guidance as needed.

• Use LIMS for data entry and Qumas for document access.

• Follow written instructions accurately, maintaining minimal method deviations.

• Deliver consistent analytical output with acceptable Right First Time (RFT) performance in notebooks and testing.

• Manage daily tasks with supervision, including interpreting product tracking sheets, identifying correct specifications, and completing work within set timeframes.

• Recognize out-of-specification results and understand out-of-trend procedures.

• Participate in lab rotas and support ordering via VMI and Kanban systems.

• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization in line with 5S principles.

• Comply with GMP standards, including documentation and Compliancewire tasks.

• Adhere to EH&S protocols, raise SOSs, and follow Risk & COSHH assessments.

The Candidate:

• Knowledge of HPLC

• Degree in Scienfitic subject or equivalent technical knowledge

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.

• Working Hours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.

• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.

• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.

• Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.