QA TECHNICIAN

McCormick & Company; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Peterborough is seeking a QA Technician to conduct quality sampling and analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing QA/Sensory role and knowledge of good laboratory practices. Responsibilities include data maintenance, supporting sensory activities, and conducting internal audits. A commitment to compliance with standards is essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to product quality in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment working within QA / Sensory.
• Further educated to HNC or equivalent in a science subject (preferably chemistry / biochemistry).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality sampling, analysis & reporting for raw materials and finished products.
• Timely maintenance of data systems to ensure compliance.
• Support with complaint investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment working within QA / Sensory

Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices

Fluency in MS Office applications

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data

Education

HNC or equivalent in a science subject

Tools

SAP

Job description

(Scope of role to be added here)

QA Technician Peterborough, UK

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct quality sampling, analysis & reporting for raw materials, work in progress, finished products and environmental samples.
• Timely and accurate maintenance of data systems to ensure compliance to traceability standards and key performance indicators.
• Support of sensory activities: taste panels, sample preparation, sample collection, sample submissions, processing of results.
• Adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), good laboratory practices (GLP) and master cleaning schedules (MCS).
• Compliance with Company, third party and Customer standards demonstrated by successful completion of Inter-lab proficiency schemes, routine refresher training and competency assessments.
• Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Support with complaint investigations, analysing data and providing information as required.
• Involvement in root cause analysis processes for site, representing QA / sensory and providing expertise for their area.
• Conducting internal audits (quality systems, food safety, glass and Health & Safety).

Candidate Profile

• Experience in a manufacturing environment working within QA / Sensory.
• Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Further educated to HNC or equivalent in a science subject (preferably chemistry / biochemistry).
• Fluency and confidency using Outlook, MS Teams, Share point, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Powint)
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with multiple levels within the business as well as with external contactors.
• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data.

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