QC Technician

The Company:

My client manufactures and packs tablets/hard-shell capsules for the European nutritional industry and have an annual turnover of circa £65m. The company employs circa 360 people on site in Runcorn and has an excellent track record of growth and ambitious plans for future expansion.

Purpose of the role:

• To support the QC team with routine administrative tasks and laboratory technician activities.
• To perform basic testing and assessment of raw materials, packaging components, in-process materials and finished products.
• To assist with QC analytical data management to support reporting and process improvement.
• To work effectively within the QC department to ensure regulatory compliance and business requirements are met.

Key Tasks:

• Basic testing and assessment of packaging materials, raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.
• Co-ordinating the raw material and finished product systems within the laboratory to ensure deadlines are met.
• Documentation control within the QC laboratory.
• Liaising with external contract laboratories and ensuring samples are sent efficiently.
• Assist in the co-ordination of sample through put for stability.
• Filing of completed paperwork and management of the retain sample system.
• To communicate any problems / queries to the Quality Control Manager.
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the work area and to ensure a standard of good housekeeping in all areas of the company.

This list is not exhaustive, and duties and responsibilities may change as the role develops.

Knowledge and Skills / Personal Attributes:

Essential:

• 5 GCSE’S at grade C or higher including English Language and Mathematics; A level or equivalents / degree of equivalent in chemistry related subjects.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, experience with Microsoft Office essential.
• Decisive thinker, able to work within agreed timescales.
• Methodical, organised and have an excellent attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a Quality Control role within the Food or Pharmaceutical industries in a GMP or ISO17025 accredited laboratory.
• Experience of basic analytical techniques and laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of EU quality related pharmaceutical and food regulations.

Salary: 

£23.4K

Hours of work: (these hours are fixed)

• 8.00 am – 5 pm Monday to Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch break
• 8.00 am – 1 pm Friday, with no lunch break

Benefits:

• Company Pension (5% employer, 4% minimum employee)
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus
• Free parking