QC Technician – Biopharma Analytical Testing

About the role

The QC Technician will perform analytical testing on biopharmaceutical products, including drug substances, drug products and finished goods. The role supports release, stability and Phase III clinical studies while ensuring compliance with approved procedures and pharmacopoeial standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct QC analytical tests using HPLC, UPLC, CE, UV, ELISA, electrophoresis, bioassays, DNA quantification, IPC and related methods.
• Manage column inventory, receive samples, reagents and consumables, and maintain laboratory readiness.
• Participate in method feasibility studies, internal and external method transfers, and ensure accurate data entry and traceability in LIMS.
• Perform peer review of analytical results, archive raw data, notebooks and logbooks.
• Support equipment lifecycle activities: purchase requests, qualifications, calibrations, preventive maintenance and SOP development.
• Identify, document and investigate OOS, deviations and anomalies, and implement CAPA.
• Maintain laboratory safety, report incidents and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in life sciences or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good knowledge of GMP rules and the V‑cycle.
• Autonomous, conscientious and positive problem‑solving mindset.
• Fluency in French and English.

Required skills

• HPLC/UPLC/CE operation.
• UV spectroscopy, ELISA, electrophoresis, bioassays, DNA quantification.
• LIMS data entry and review.
• Method development, feasibility studies and method transfer.
• Equipment qualification, calibration and preventive maintenance.
• GMP compliance and OOS investigation.