Quality Analyst 

Site based Role

Location: Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2DQ.

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm, 38.75 hours per week.

Based on site, in our state-of-the-art laboratory, the Quality Analyst role plays a key part in our compliance, working closely with the Operations team to meet GMP and Pharmaceutical standards. 

We’re looking for someone with a strong attention to detail and integrity in everything they do. 

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills to build relationships with various stakeholders across the business and communicate findings in line with procedures. 

About Us: 

Natures Aid, part of the STADA Group, was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies and groceries, with over 190 products throughout 15 main health categories. Due to a continued period of substantial growth both in the UK and Internationally, Natures Aid has become the 5th largest UK supplement brand, with ambitious plans to become the No.1 brand by 2023, through its award-winning innovation programme. 

The STADA Group is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals and are represented in more than 30 countries worldwide with its headquarters in Bad Vilbel, Germany.

Main Responsibilities: 

Quality Control 

• Sample and test all new raw materials, packing materials, intermediates, and non-routine products to the required standards in a timely manner
• Release all materials, finished and development products
• Releasing of finished products, by checking paperwork and product integrity 
• Accurately perform random and scheduled production line checks
• Assist with performing validation activities for new and existing products as required
• Conducting calibrations of laboratory/ manufacturing equipment 
• Assist with checking non-conformances & monitoring results in conjunction with the team and Quality Manager
• Carry out quality checks and approve label proofs for printing

Quality Assurance 

• Produce export documentation to facilitate product registrations in a timely manner
• Write and update SOP’s, specifications and methods as required
• Support external audits, for example, demonstrating QC tasks 
• Conducting internal audits in key departments, such as manufacturing areas

What we’re looking for from you!

If you’re keen to add value and see results, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have the can-do spirit that’s spearheading our success, bring those unique qualities, with the following skills and qualifications/experience:

Essential 

• Excellent communication skills, including communicating findings and contributing to the company’s quality policies is essential
• Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite 
• GMP knowledge - understand how to work to process (if you have some experience, even better!)
• Strong attention to detail
• Qualification in a scientific principal and/ or experience in a similar scientific environment

Desirable 

• 1 year experience in Food or Pharma Industry within Quality 
• Experience in HPLC - Theoretical understanding of HPLC - any practical experience beneficial
• Method validation understanding and/or experience
• Level 2 HACCP 
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics

What’s in it for you? 

Rewarding our employees is important to us, which is why we offer a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus
• 23.5 days holiday increasing to 28.5 days over the first 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Option to Purchase up to 5 days additional Annual Leave
• 6% employers pension contributions
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Option
• Annual Pay Reviews
• Enhanced family friendly leave and pay
• Length of Service Awards
• 50% Employee Discount on Natures Aid products
• Access to hundreds of free E-Learning courses on our in-house Learning platform
• Free onsite parking
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to our employees via our Employee Assistance Programmes all year round.

Salary: Starting from £24,000 Dependent on Experience