Senior QC Technician

Randstad Construction and Property; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property invites two Senior QC Technicians to join an established team in Basingstoke. The role focuses on executing microbiological quality control testing to ensure life‑enhancing products meet safety and performance standards.

Position is 9 months, full‑time, onsite, 35 hours/week, paying £14.14 per hour. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Education: Level 6 qualification (Degree/equivalent) in Microbiology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on quality control testing in a microbiology lab.
• Proficiency with core microbiology techniques (pipetting, swabbing, streaking, plate pouring).

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological QC testing in line with test methods and SOPs.
• Conduct media testing, media preparation, and reagent checks.
• Safely operate lab equipment including autoclaves and perform routine checks and waste management.
• Record results in SAP Quality Management and liaise with planning teams.
• Identify testing anomalies and assist with root-cause investigations.
• Participate in daily tier boards, KPI reporting, and safety/compliance activities.

Skills

Core microbiology techniques

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Education

Level 6 microbiology degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Senior QC Technician

Location: Basingstoke, UK

Contract Duration: 9 Months (Temporary, Full-Time)

Pay Rate: £14.14 per hour

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Fri: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

Workplace Style: Onsite

An opportunity has arisen for two Senior Quality Control Technicians to join an established team in Basingstoke. You will play a vital role in executing microbiological quality control testing to ensure life-enhancing products consistently meet required safety and performance standard specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological QC testing in line with specified test methods and laboratory SOPs.
• Conduct dehydrated culture media and supplementary reagent testing, as well as media preparation.
• Safely operate laboratory equipment, including autoclaves, and carry out routine equipment checks, audits, cleaning, and waste management.
• Record accurate test results within SAP Quality Management modules and track product progress to provide updates to planning teams.
• Identify and alert Team Leaders of any testing anomalies or failures, assisting with root-cause investigations as needed.
• Active involvement in daily tier board meetings, KPI reporting, and team safety/compliance standards.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Level 6 qualification (Degree/equivalent) in Microbiology or a related scientific field, or equivalent experience (applicants currently studying towards Level 6 will also be considered).
• Laboratory Experience: Hands‑on experience with quality control testing in a microbiology laboratory setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in core microbiological techniques (e.g., pipetting, swabbing, streaking, plate pouring).
• Software: Familiarity with MS Office packages; prior experience using SAP is highly advantageous.
• Core Aptitudes: Strong numerical skill set, precise attention to detail when following written instructions/SOPs, and an accountable, quality-first mindset.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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