Quality Control Technician

Manpower UK Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a QC Technician in Ashford. The successful candidate will evaluate, inspect, and analyze raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role requires laboratory experience and proficiency in QC techniques, particularly in sensory evaluation and analytical methodologies. Applicants should possess a relevant high school diploma and have 1-2 years of experience in a similar position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a QC or laboratory role is required.
• Experience in Sensory Evaluation and/or Analytical QC is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, inspect and analyse raw materials to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform sensory assessments and various quality control measurements.
• Document non-conformance and analyze data for investigations.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

QC techniques

Sensory evaluation

Analytical skills

Computer skills (SAP, Microsoft Office)

Education

High School Diploma in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

GC-MS

Analytical balance

Densitometer

Refractometer

Job description

Overview

Purpose: Under regular supervision evaluate, inspect and analyse raw materials, intermediates and finished goods by performing basic sensory and/or physical and/or analytical tests to secure compliance with product safety regulations, specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• In addition to those associated to QC Technician;
• Perform a variety of quality control related sensory assessments including organoleptic (e.g. odour & taste) and visual determinations (e.g. colour and appearance).
• Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. chemical tests to determine pH, acid values) using wet chemical methods such as titration, saponification etc.
• Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. specific gravity, refractive index, melting point, flashpoint) to determine the physical characteristics of the sample.
• Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. chromatography, GC-MS, infra-red, ICP) to determine the composition of samples tested.
• Enter results into laboratory books / systems such as SAP.
• Document non-conformance. Extract, analyse, summarise and collect data for material related investigations.

Academic Background

High School Diploma within a technical field such as Chemistry, Biology, etc. with experience in chemistry or laboratory techniques and general equivalency development (GED) is required.

Professional Experience

• Overall work experience of 1 to 2 years in a similar position.
• Previous background in Sensory Evaluation and/or Analytical QC required.

Technical Skills

• Laboratory and/or QC techniques required.
• Good computer knowledge with such systems as SAP, Databases, Microsoft Office products is preferred.
• Operational experience of a laboratory environment, analytical equipment and instruments such as weighing balance, Densitometer, Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer Titrator, Sieve testing equipment, GC is preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical substances, hazardous material and related local regulations.
• Basic Sensory evaluation capability / potential capability preferred