STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – QC Analyst

Huddersfield |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

Step into the heart of laboratory science as a QC Analyst and see your work make a real impact from day one. In this role, you’ll generate high‑quality, accurate and timely data that keeps our products safe, effective and ready for patients and customers.

You’ll be hands‑on in the lab, testing the raw materials that go into our products using HPLC and wet chemistry techniques, amongst others, spotting and investigating data anomalies, and contributing to team and site‑wide objectives. You’ll also help keep our laboratory systems robust and compliant, working to technical, operational, SHE and cGMP standards every step of the way.

If you’re a science graduate or have a couple of years’ experience in a lab environment and you’re passionate about data integrity, analytical excellence and learning advanced techniques, this is your opportunity to grow your career in a fast‑paced QC team.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Deliver high-quality analytical results in full compliance with cGMP and local procedures, protecting product release, business continuity and company reputation.
• Proactively spot process, method and data issues, raise anomalies, and help shape practical improvements with management support.
• Own your workload over 1–7 day periods, following team plans and objectives while acting as a supportive, collaborative team player.
• Contribute to robust data integrity by generating clear, accurate records and peer-reviewing colleagues’ data as part of the checking process.
• Maintain and improve key lab systems and ways of working (e.g. Kanban, 6S), ensuring a safe, efficient and well-organised environment.
• Bring strong communication, a self-starting attitude, willingness to research new subject areas and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in a Chemistry-related subject eg Analytical Chemistry or Forensic Chemistry
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments – including at least one of the following: HPLC, GC, UV/Vis and balances.
• Strong grounding in GLP, with excellent attention to detail and a track record of following procedures precisely.
• Confident working with data, using LIMS and Excel to analyse results and maintain accurate records.
• Clear, professional communicator, able to report methods, results and deviations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical, organised team player who can interpret complex data, troubleshoot issues and manage time effectively in a busy QC environment.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸 Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

🥗 On-site subsidised canteen.

🏥 Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan

💉 Free winter flu jab.

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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