Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Quality Control
 

CY Partners are currently recruiting for a QC Analyst on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Worthing. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Quality Control team supporting the release of life-changing pharmaceutical products to market.

Working within a collaborative team you will be responsible for performing physical and chemical testing of oral pharmaceutical products, supporting stability studies, and ensuring all analytical work is completed in compliance with GMP, GLP, and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing of production and stability samples to meet QC lead-time targets.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of antibiotic powders and solid dose formulations.
• Utilise a range of analytical techniques including:
  • HPLC
  • Karl Fischer Titration
  • Dissolution Testing
  • Other pharmaceutical analytical methods
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Accurately document analytical results in accordance with GMP and Quality Control procedures.
• Investigate Out of Specification (OOS) results and communicate findings with QC leadership, QA, Production, and Qualified Persons as required.
• Review and verify analytical data generated by colleagues.
• Support the maintenance of laboratory safety standards, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and training compliance.
• Collaborate closely with analysts, team leaders, QA, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery of analytical data and reports.
• Take a lead role on specific analytical techniques where required.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented laboratory professional.

Essential Requirements

• HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Understanding of laboratory analytical techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Desirable Experience

• Pharmaceutical Quality Control experience.
• GMP and/or GLP knowledge.
• Experience with HPLC, dissolution testing, and Karl Fischer analysis.
• Experience investigating OOS results.

About the Site

The Worthing manufacturing facility specialises in the production of antibiotic medicines. Candidates should consider this when applying and must disclose any pre-existing penicillin allergy as part of the application process.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised pharmaceutical organisation that develops and manufactures medicines used by millions of people worldwide. You'll work within a supportive QC team, gain exposure to a wide range of analytical techniques, and contribute directly to maintaining the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products.

To apply, please submit your CV outlining how your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of the role.

CY Partners is recruiting for a Plant Support Analyst to join a well-established QA Technical Support Team at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in West Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical scientist with GMP experience to play a key role in supporting quality, manufacturing, and site-wide activities.

The Role

As Plant Support Analyst, you will provide expert analytical and technical support to QA and the wider site, ensuring analytical methods, instrumentation, and data meet regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide analytical technical support to QA and site operations

• Investigate and resolve issues related to analytical methods and instrumentation

• Support plant trials and validation activities

• Perform non-routine and investigative analysis

• Prepare, interpret, and present technical reports

• Support wider team activities under the direction of the QA Technical Support Team Leader

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience working in a cGxP-regulated environment

• Background in a pharmaceutical GMP setting (QA, Development, R&D, or similar)

• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as:

  • Chromatography

  • Spectroscopy

  • Electrochemical and/or physical testing

• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills

• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and communicate effectively across teams

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience working alongside business units and contractors

• Good IT literacy, with strong verbal, written, numerical, and presentation skills

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative QA technical environment, contributing directly to product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement at site level.

📩 Apply today or contact CY Partners for more information

CY Partners are excited to be supporting a global organisation in recruiting an enthusiastic, scientifically minded graduate to join their experienced regulatory team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in chemical regulatory affairs, working with innovative product solutions and gaining hands-on experience with raw material data management.

The Role

As Chemical Regulatory Product Steward, you will support the technical aspects of managing raw material data while collaborating with a skilled global regulatory team. You’ll play a key part in ensuring product compliance, analysing scientific information, and contributing to important business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop awareness of major chemical legislation including CLP, REACH, GPSR, and CSR.
• Communicate with raw material suppliers to request and obtain key data such as Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and Technical Data Sheets (TDSs).
• Interpret scientific data from SDSs and external databases (e.g., ECHA) to identify substance and mixture classifications.
• Use your understanding of toxicology to process and analyse data that supports regulatory and business decision-making.
• Provide technical regulatory expertise on chemicals to support product assessments.
• Update and maintain chemical and raw material data within systems such as SAP.
• Monitor regulatory developments, including updates such as ATPs, and assess their impact on products.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, or equivalent).
• Strong scientific literacy and an interest in chemical regulations and product safety.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role, with 3 days per week on-site.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Teesside | Chemical | Pharmaceutical | Manufacturing

CY Partners are partnering with a specialist chemical manufacturing business to recruit an experienced QA Manager to lead the Quality Assurance function at their Teesside site.

Reporting to the Site Lead, you'll provide strategic and operational QA leadership, working closely with Operations, Technical, Engineering and SHEQ to drive quality standards, compliance and continuous improvement across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working close to manufacturing and wants genuine influence over quality culture and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site QA function.
• Provide quality leadership as part of the senior site management team.
• Oversee quality systems, batch release, validation and qualification.
• Lead internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, speciality chemicals and wider regulatory requirements.
• Drive risk-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop quality personnel.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and regulators.

About You

You'll be an established QA professional with significant experience in chemicals, pharmaceuticals or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You'll ideally have:

• A relevant scientific or engineering degree.
• Strong GMP knowledge and ideally experience within pharmaceuticals or speciality chemicals.
• Experience with validation, qualification, technical transfer and quality systems.
• Experience managing audits and regulatory relationships.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A pragmatic, risk-based approach to quality.
• The ability to influence, challenge constructively and drive cultural change.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to lead and shape a QA function, influence quality culture across a complex manufacturing operation and deliver meaningful improvements.

If you're an experienced QA leader looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, apply today through CY Partners to find out more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

CY Partners are excited to be supporting a global organisation in recruiting an enthusiastic, scientifically minded graduate to join their experienced regulatory team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in chemical regulatory affairs, working with innovative product solutions and gaining hands-on experience with raw material data management.

The Role

As a Scientific Data & Regulatory Associate, you will support the technical aspects of managing raw material data while collaborating with a skilled global regulatory team. You’ll play a key part in ensuring product compliance, analysing scientific information, and contributing to important business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop awareness of major chemical legislation including CLP, REACH, GPSR, and CSR.
• Communicate with raw material suppliers to request and obtain key data such as Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and Technical Data Sheets (TDSs).
• Interpret scientific data from SDSs and external databases (e.g., ECHA) to identify substance and mixture classifications.
• Use your understanding of toxicology to process and analyse data that supports regulatory and business decision-making.
• Provide technical regulatory expertise on chemicals to support product assessments.
• Update and maintain chemical and raw material data within systems such as SAP.
• Monitor regulatory developments, including updates such as ATPs, and assess their impact on products.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, or equivalent).
• Strong scientific literacy and an interest in chemical regulations and product safety.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role, with 3 days per week on-site.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy.

📍 Australia | Visa Sponsorship | Bioanalysis | GLP | CRO | Pharma

Are you an experienced Study Director with a strong background in regulated immunoassay bioanalysis?

CY Partners is partnering with a leading global bioanalytical and toxicology organisation to recruit a Study Director – Immunoassay (IA). This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected laboratory business supporting pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical drug development programs across APAC, Europe, and the USA.

The organisation is recognised for its scientific excellence, advanced bioanalytical capabilities, and strong regulatory reputation, supporting both large and small molecule development as well as emerging cell and gene therapy programs.

The Role

As Study Director, you will lead regulated immunoassay studies from initiation through to completion, ensuring scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and successful client delivery.

You’ll work closely with operational, QA, and R&D teams while also mentoring junior team members and managing multiple client projects in a fast-paced GLP environment.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Lead GLP immunoassay studies as Study Director / Principal Investigator
✔ Manage study timelines, client expectations, and project delivery
✔ Ensure regulatory compliance and scientific quality standards
✔ Communicate scientific updates and resolve technical challenges with clients and internal teams
✔ Support validation activities and method transitions from R&D
✔ Mentor and support junior scientific staff
✔ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and SOP development

About You

🔹 Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline
🔹 Experience in regulated bioanalysis within Pharma or CRO environments
🔹 Experience operating as a Study Director in a regulated setting
🔹 Strong immunoassay development and validation experience
🔹 Experience with GLP studies and client-facing project management
🔹 Knowledge of LIMS systems (Watson preferred)
🔹 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

⭐ Join a globally recognised scientific organisation
⭐ Work with cutting-edge bioanalytical technologies
⭐ Exposure to diverse therapeutic modalities including cell & gene therapy
⭐ Collaborative and high-performing scientific culture
⭐ Excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing global business

📩 Interested? Contact CY Partners for a confidential discussion or apply directly via LinkedIn.

#Bioanalysis #Immunoassay #StudyDirector #GLP #CRO #Pharmaceuticals #Biotechnology #LifeSciences #DrugDevelopment #CellAndGeneTherapy #Hiring #AustraliaJobs

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Applicants must have the full right to work in the UK

CY Partners are excited to be supporting a global organisation in recruiting an enthusiastic, scientifically minded graduate to join their experienced regulatory team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in chemical regulatory affairs, working with innovative product solutions and gaining hands-on experience with raw material data management.

The Role

As a Scientific Data & Regulatory Associate, you will support the technical aspects of managing raw material data while collaborating with a skilled global regulatory team. You’ll play a key part in ensuring product compliance, analysing scientific information, and contributing to important business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop awareness of major chemical legislation including CLP, REACH, GPSR, and CSR.
• Communicate with raw material suppliers to request and obtain key data such as Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and Technical Data Sheets (TDSs).
• Interpret scientific data from SDSs and external databases (e.g., ECHA) to identify substance and mixture classifications.
• Use your understanding of toxicology to process and analyse data that supports regulatory and business decision-making.
• Provide technical regulatory expertise on chemicals to support product assessments.
• Update and maintain chemical and raw material data within systems such as SAP.
• Monitor regulatory developments, including updates such as ATPs, and assess their impact on products.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, or equivalent).
• Strong scientific literacy and an interest in chemical regulations and product safety.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role, with 3 days per week on-site.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Permanent
Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available

Relocate to South Australia 🇦🇺

CY Partners are partnering with a leading bioanalytical specialist supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, who are seeking an experienced Study Director with expertise in immunoassays and ligand binding assays (LBAs).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bioanalytical scientist to take the next step in their career in Adelaide, with visa sponsorship and relocation support available for eligible international candidates.

The Role

As Study Director, you will take scientific ownership of bioanalytical studies, overseeing delivery from initiation through to reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing scientific oversight of immunoassay and ligand binding assay studies.
• Supporting assay development, validation, qualification and sample analysis.
• Reviewing and interpreting bioanalytical data.
• Preparing and reviewing study plans, protocols and reports.
• Working closely with laboratory and project management teams to deliver studies to timelines and quality standards.
• Acting as a key scientific contact for clients.
• Supporting investigations and continuous improvement of bioanalytical methodologies.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Study Director, Senior Scientist or Bioanalytical Scientist with:

• Strong experience in immunoassays and/or ligand binding assays.
• Experience with platforms such as ELISA, MSD/ECL, Gyrolab or similar LBA technologies.
• Previous experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Knowledge of GLP/GCP or other regulated bioanalytical environments.
• Strong scientific, analytical and communication skills.

Your Next Adventure

Take your career to South Australia, combining an exciting scientific opportunity with an outstanding lifestyle in Adelaide.

International candidates are encouraged to apply, with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available for eligible applicants.

If you're ready for a new career challenge in Australia, apply today or contact CY Partners for a confidential discussion.

CY Partners are supporting an innovative and growing life sciences organisation in the North East in the search for a Laboratory Operations Scientist to join their team on an initial 12-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for a scientifically minded laboratory professional to join a regulated, quality-driven environment, where they will play an important role in supporting day-to-day laboratory operations and the delivery of key technical activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of operational and laboratory-based responsibilities, helping to ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with relevant quality standards. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, takes pride in high-quality laboratory practice, and is keen to be part of a collaborative technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of routine laboratory activities 

• Carry out a range of sample handling and processing tasks, ensuring work is completed accurately and to agreed timelines

• Assist with quality control and stability study activities, including sample preparation, storage, scanning, shipping and archiving

• Maintain clear, accurate and traceable laboratory documentation to support compliance and data integrity

• Work in accordance with established procedures, quality requirements and regulated working practices

• Support laboratory readiness through routine maintenance, housekeeping and equipment checks

• Assist with stock control and internal or external ordering where required

• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and support wider technical or cross-functional projects where needed

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates with prior laboratory experience and a strong appreciation for quality, accuracy and teamwork. To be successful, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively

• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to following processes

• The ability to work efficiently with a moderate level of supervision

• Experience working within a regulated environment would be highly advantageous

• A scientific degree in Biomedical Sciences or related subject

Candidates with additional experience in laboratory techniques, sample-based workflows or quality-led environments will be of particular interest.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking life sciences organisation offering a varied laboratory role within a supportive and collaborative team. You will gain valuable experience in a highly regulated setting and play an important role in supporting laboratory operations across a range of business-critical activities.

For more information, or to discuss your suitability in confidence, please apply via CY Partners.

CY Partners are working with a growing and innovative life sciences organisation to recruit an Laboratory Scientist to support ongoing development programmes within their Research & Development function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional with experience in tissue culture and antibody based workflows to contribute to the development and optimisation of high quality diagnostic reagents within a regulated environment.

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting feasibility studies, reagent development and assay verification activities. The position will involve hands on laboratory work, maintaining robust documentation standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Performing mammalian tissue culture and media preparation using aseptic techniques
• Supporting antibody purification workflows, including filtration, chromatography and buffer exchange
• Conducting assay testing on automated instrumentation, including slide preparation and troubleshooting
• Supporting analytical testing such as ELISA and protein quantification
• Maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks, batch records and electronic data systems
• Working in accordance with cGMP / ISO laboratory standards and safety procedures
• Contributing to assay development, optimisation and qualification activities
• Supporting general laboratory maintenance and equipment upkeep

About You

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented scientist who enjoys working in a structured laboratory environment and contributing to collaborative R&D programmes.

Requirements:

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in a relevant life science discipline
• Practical experience in mammalian cell culture
• Experience with antibody purification techniques
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs and maintain high data integrity standards
• Previous experience working in a regulated laboratory environment is highly desirable

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to gain experience within an innovative R&D environment
• Exposure to diagnostic reagent development and automated assay platforms
• Collaborative team culture within a well-established scientific organisation
• Immediate impact role supporting key development projects

If you would like to find out more about this confidential opportunity, please apply via CY Partners or contact our scientific recruitment team for a discussion.

CY Partners are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

CY Partners is partnering with an established and growing diagnostics organisation to hire a Senior R&D Scientist for its growing R&D team..

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to play a key role in the development of innovative point-of-care diagnostic products. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to projects from early-stage feasibility through assay development, optimisation, scale-up and transfer into manufacturing.

The successful candidate will bring strong assay development expertise, a collaborative approach to problem solving and a passion for delivering high-quality scientific outcomes in a fast-paced development environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, plan and execute experimental programmes to support product development projects.
* Independently lead technical investigations and develop solutions to complex scientific challenges.
* Develop and optimise lateral flow assays and immunoassay-based diagnostic products.
* Analyse, interpret and present scientific data to internal stakeholders and external partners.
* Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Project Management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
* Prepare, review and approve technical reports, protocols, SOPs and development documentation.
* Contribute to design control activities and product development documentation, including Design History Files (DHF).
* Support product transfer and scale-up activities into manufacturing.
* Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to scientists within the R&D team.
* Identify opportunities to improve development processes and technical methodologies.
* Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and scientific developments within the diagnostics industry.

Required Qualifications & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
* Demonstrated hands-on experience developing lateral flow assays.
* Strong understanding of immunoassay development and diagnostic technologies.
* Experience designing and executing complex experimental programmes.
* Strong data analysis, interpretation and scientific reporting skills.
* Experience working within the diagnostics, biotechnology, medical device or life sciences sectors.
* Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

* PhD in Immunology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
* Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and significant industry experience in diagnostic product development.
* Experience working within a regulated environment.
* Knowledge of Design History Files (DHF), design control processes and quality management systems.
* Familiarity with ISO 13485 and medical device development requirements.
* Experience leading technical projects and mentoring junior scientists.

What's on Offer

* Opportunity to work on innovative diagnostic technologies with real-world impact.
* Exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialisation.
* Collaborative and science-led working environment.
* Opportunity to contribute to the development of products that can make a meaningful difference to patients and healthcare providers.
* Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact CY Partners or apply today.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a senior, hands on scientific role with genuine influence. You’ll play a key part in developing diagnostic products from early feasibility through to scale up and transfer into manufacturing, while also supporting and mentoring other scientists within the team.

The opportunity

You’ll be working within a collaborative, commercially focused R&D environment, contributing to a diverse pipeline of diagnostic development projects for both internal product development and external partners.

This role suits someone who enjoys technical ownership, thrives on problem solving and wants to see their work progress beyond the lab and into real world application.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning and leading experimental work packages to deliver technical milestones on time
• Acting as a technical expert in lateral flow assay design and development
• Driving improvements in assay development methods and technical approaches
• Reviewing and approving experimental data and technical reports
• Supporting assay development from feasibility through scale-up and manufacturing transfer
• Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Project teams
• Preparing, analysing and presenting data to internal and external stakeholders
• Writing and reviewing SOPs in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements
• Supporting audits, supplier discussions and technical input into marketing materials
• Coaching and supporting junior scientists and new starters
• Taking ownership of equipment, processes and best practice within the department

What we’re looking for

Essential

• A relevant scientific degree
• Strong understanding of immunoassays and diagnostic technologies
• Proven experience planning and delivering experimental R&D work
• Strong data analysis and reporting capability
• High attention to detail and robust documentation standards

Desirable

• A higher degree
• Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO 13485 / ISO 9001)
• Track record of delivering technical projects through to completion

Why consider this role?

• Exposure to innovative point of care diagnostic development
• A senior technical role with real ownership and influence
• Clear visibility of work progressing into manufacturing and market
• Collaborative, forward thinking culture that values expertise and initiative
• Opportunities to engage with customers, suppliers and external partners

This search is being managed on a confidential basis. Full details of the organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in the UK.

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in connection with this vacancy.

The opportunity:

You’ll be involved in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, working to clearly defined SOPs and GMP standards. The role offers exposure across multiple manufacturing areas, with structured training and clear expectations around quality, documentation and compliance.

It is particularly well suited to someone who enjoys working in a precise, structured environment, takes pride in producing high quality work and is keen to learn new skills and progress over time.

Key responsibilities

• Manufacturing products in line with GMP, SOPs and agreed timescaleCompleting all production and training documentation accurately
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness to minimise cross contamination risk
• Cleaning and preparing glassware, equipment and manufacturing areas
• Rotating across manufacturing, staging and washroom areas as required
• Supporting stock control, material preparation and routine checks
• Accurately recording daily monitoring activities (e.g. balances, room pressures, water flushes)
• Working collaboratively to support a positive, professional production culture

What we’re looking for:

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Comfortable working in structured, repetitive and regulated environments
• Able to manage fluctuating workloads and tight deadlines
• Proactive, reliable and quality-driven

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in pharmaceutical or GMP manufacturing
• Confidence using basic IT systems (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Additional information

Full on-the-job training will be provided. The business places real value on learning, development and long term progression for the right individuals.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

CY Partners is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.