QC Technician

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a QC Technician for a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Northwest UK. The role involves supporting the QC team with testing and compliance tasks, maintaining documentation, and ensuring regulatory standards are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in a QC role within the pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of EU regulations. This permanent position offers a chance to contribute to quality in an inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Control role in Food or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Familiarity with GMP or ISO17025 accredited laboratory.
• Knowledge of EU quality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support QC team with administrative tasks and lab activities.
• Perform testing and assessment of materials and products.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

Quality Control principles

Analytical techniques

Documentation control

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Science

Job description

Overview

QC Technician - Pharmaceutical - Northwest, UK - Permanent

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the heart of the Northwest, UK. At present, they are seeking a QC Technician to join the team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an inclusive team to drive quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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 throughput 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.

Experience / Qualifications

• 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.
• Educated in Science based subject HNC/HND or Degree level (desired)