Senior QC Scientist (REF 0626)
Seda are going through a period of rapid expansion as we continue to grow and expand our services and establish a clinical manufacturing capability. Based at our new, state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing facility in Cheadle, South Manchester, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior QC Scientist to join our growing team.
Reports to: QC Team Leader
Experience: You’ll be educated to at least degree level in a relevant scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical sciences within GMP development. You’ll also have experience in an analytical laboratory environment with a sound understanding of regulatory requirements. Demonstration of direct experience in a QC Laboratory is preferrable but acknowledgement of transferrable skills from other previous roles will also be strongly considered.
Salary: £36,000-£42,000 + Benefits (based on level of experience)
Posted: 10th Jun 2026
Closes: 24/06/2026
The role of a QC Senior Scientist is to lead hands-on QC testing, ensure GMP compliance of finished products, and actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of QC systems, methods, and regulatory readiness in a clinical manufacturing environment. The role is located at our GMP clinical manufacturing facility in Cheadle, South Manchester.
You’ll be educated to at least degree level in a relevant scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sciences within GMP development. You will have proven experience working in an analytical laboratory with a strong grasp of regulatory frameworks (e.g. Eudralex Volume 4, ICH, etc.) and demonstrable experience in a GMP laboratory setting, ensuring compliance with quality standards and cGMP documentation practices.
You will have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English and have an ability to meet deadlines and targets to time and required quality standards. Attention to detail is key in the role. Additionally, a proficiency and inclination for adapting to new software are essential attributes. At Seda, we expect all of our team to have a self-development mindset and you’ll be motivated to continuously improve and develop.
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Please review the job description, and if you wish to be considered for the role, upload your CV with a covering letter (as a single file) highlighting your suitability, using the form below. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 24th June 2026.
For more information on the vacancy, please email Helen.Dearie@sedacms.com
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