The Offer
- Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
- Work in a company with a solid track record of performance
- A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
The Job
Position: Senior Executive QC Analyst
Location: Bilthoven, Netherlands
Positions Available: 2
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Salary Range: EUR 30,000 – 40,000 annually + 10% variable pay
Experience Required: 3 – 5 years
Notice Period: 0 – 30 days
Citizenship Requirement: European citizens (must already be based in the Netherlands)
Relocation Assistance: Available
Job Purpose
The Senior Executive QC Analyst will be responsible for sampling, executing, and documenting the analysis of finished pharmaceutical products.
The role involves performing instrumental analysis, maintaining laboratory compliance with GMP/GLP standards, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting continuous improvement within the Quality Control (QC) function.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of finished product (FP) samples using validated procedures and calibrated instruments (e.g., HPLC with Chromeleon software 6.8 and 7.2).
- Conduct instrumental analysis independently and ensure results meet specifications and predefined standards.
- Document all activities online using approved templates and maintain accurate, compliant records.
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis (CoA), quality reports, audit reports, and method transfer documents.
- Adhere to GMP, GLP, and safety norms while operating laboratory equipment.
- Maintain laboratory working area, equipment, and facilities according to SOPs.
- Participate in validation, qualification, and calibration activities as scheduled.
- Identify improvement areas, propose cost-saving ideas, and contribute to process automation initiatives.
- Ensure timely release of batches and closure of non-conformances within defined timelines.
Key Challenges
- Managing delays due to changing planning schedules or instrument breakdowns.
- Ensuring batch release timelines despite constraints on the availability of standards, glassware, or chemicals.
- Maintaining low non-conformance rates (