QC Stability Specialist

Job Introduction

QC Stability Specialist

Day Shift 0800-1630 hrs
9-day fortnight, Every second Friday off
Skipton, site-based

A Little About Us
Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. It’s a great time to join our modern Skipton facility, and further investment for the Skipton site means that we’re in an exciting period of positive change for the business.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

We’re looking for a motivated and detail‑driven Stability Specialist to take ownership of our GMP‑compliant stability programme for veterinary medicines. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence — all within a friendly, collaborative, and forward‑thinking QC department.

The Role
As our Stability Specialist, you’ll maintain and develop the site’s stability programme in line with VICH, FDA, and product licence requirements. You’ll be the go‑to person for designing, coordinating, trending, and reporting stability data — ensuring our processes meet the highest standards of cGMP, cGLP, and Health & Safety.

This is a non‑laboratory testing role; instead, you’ll focus on planning, oversight, data integrity, and cross‑department coordination.

You’ll help shape best practices, support continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture of quality and scientific excellence.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll take responsibility for managing the full stability programme, from creating the annual stability plan and report to monitoring packing schedules and initiating stability requests. You’ll prepare all supporting documentation, including protocols, templates, and labels, while ensuring samples are set down and tested on time.

Throughout each study, you’ll oversee every timepoint, coordinating sample pulls, issuing work to the QC laboratories, arranging external testing when needed, and maintaining accurate records. You’ll also analyse stability trends, investigate atypical results, and keep the stability master data up to date.

You’ll look after the stability chambers by topping up water, monitoring telemetry data, reviewing any deviations, and ensuring the chambers remain well organised with accurate inventories. Capacity planning and timely disposal of completed study samples will also form part of your routine responsibilities.

Communication and reporting are key aspects of the role. You’ll collate and present KPIs for internal meetings, support regulatory submissions with high‑quality data, and contribute to product quality summaries. You’ll review documentation prepared by colleagues, maintain and update SOPs, and play an active role in investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.

As a valued member of the team, you’ll help drive continuous improvement, highlight opportunities for efficiency, and support others' development through coaching and mentoring. You’ll contribute to departmental training and ensure your own knowledge of guidelines and regulations remains current.

Desirable