Quality Control Technician

Staffline; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global life sciences company is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join their dynamic team in Peacehaven, England. The role involves conducting QC testing for raw materials and finished goods, utilizing SAP for reporting, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Biological, Life, or Chemical Sciences and possess exceptional attention to detail and communication skills. This temporary full-time position is Monday to Friday, with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Biological, Life or Chemical Sciences.
• Experience in a GMP environment is beneficial.
• High attention to detail required.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork capabilities.
• Highly organized with workload prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general QC testing for raw materials, site water, and finished goods.
• Take samples from site water systems.
• Develop and update controlled documents for testing requirements.
• Utilize SAP for reporting and reviewing QC results.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Engage in department training activities.
• Participate in EHS responsibilities within QC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Biological, Life or Chemical Sciences

Tools

SAP

Job description

With a presence in over 66 countries worldwide, Merck is committed to leading innovation and expertise within the global Life Science industry providing solutions and services within research, biotechnology development and production, and pharmaceutical drug therapy development and production.

The role - Quality Control Technician

You will have an integral role in Merck's commitment to ensuring a positive difference is made to millions of people's lives through your role as a QC Lab Technician, working within the wider quality control team. You will have a varied, challenging and rewarding role reporting in to the QC Supervisors.

Duties will include:

• Undertaking all general QC testing for raw materials, site water systems, validation and finished goods
• Taking samples from the site water systems
• Participating in the development of relevant procedures, and where required, update of controlled documents to fulfil testing requirements
• Actively utilising SAP for the reporting of QC results and review of final results
• Participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives relating to QC testing activities
• Participating in department training and where required development and performance of training to meet site training needs
• Actively participating in the EHS responsibilities for all functions performed within QC

The successful candidate will:

• Be a graduate with degree in Biological, Life or Chemical Sciences
• Have previous experience of working within a GMP environment (beneficial)
• Have high attention to detail at all times
• Be an excellent communicator
• Excel at interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload

This role is offered on a temporary ongoing basis, working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, 37.5 hours per week with an immediate start available.

Merck are recognised as an employer committed to ensuring a highly diverse workforce that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences, creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.

For further details on this opportunity to join an organisation with a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress, please apply today.