Senior QC Technician: Precision Testing Leader

SPT Labtech; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Generous pension plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

SPT Labtech in Melbourn near Cambridge is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician to own testing processes for consumables and liquid handling products. You will lead QC activities, implement new methods, and work closely with Development, Manufacturing Engineering and QARA teams to improve how quality is measured and delivered.

The role requires hands-on testing experience, strong attention to detail, and collaboration across departments to drive data-led improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Practical experience in volumetric testing or other precision measurement techniques.
• Structured problem-solving and RCA methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D).
• Experience monitoring, analysing, and reporting on quality KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in Health & Safety and ensure policy compliance.
• Conduct in-process and final quality checks on consumables and products.
• Manage and inspect incoming stock from a quality perspective.
• Perform volumetric testing on liquid handling consumables for precision and reliability.
• Develop and improve volumetric test methods and equipment.
• Collaborate with Production, Development, Manufacturing Engineering and QA teams for RCA investigations and new QC methods.
• Track and report global QC KPIs across sites, driving corrective actions.
• Introduce and document testing and inspection techniques to enhance quality processes.
• Support continuous improvement projects including new consumables and market transitions.
• Check parts against specifications, drawings, and Certificates of Conformity (COCs).
• Identify and manage non-conforming products.

Skills

Quality control

Volumetric testing

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Data analysis

Cross-department communication

MS Excel

MS Word

Tools

Manufacturing Planning Systems

Excel

MS Word

Job description

SPT Labtech in Melbourn near Cambridge is seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician to own testing processes for consumables and liquid handling products. You will lead QC activities, implement new methods, and work closely with Development, Manufacturing Engineering and QARA teams to improve how quality is measured and delivered.

The role requires hands-on testing experience, strong attention to detail, and collaboration across departments to drive data-led improvements.