Sr. QC technician

Oxford Global Resources; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior QC Technician (Microbiology) is sought for a microbiology quality control laboratory. The role focuses on performing microbiological QC testing to ensure products meet quality, safety, and performance standards while supporting release processes.

Key duties include testing cultures, preparing media, and maintaining accurate SAP-based records. The candidate should have hands-on microbiology lab experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Microbiology or related Life Sciences.
• Experience working in a microbiology laboratory or quality control environment.
• Hands-on experience with microbiological techniques such as pipetting, swabbing, streaking, media preparation, and plate pouring.
• Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological quality control testing in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
• Test culture media, reagents, and related microbiological products.
• Prepare microbiological media and laboratory materials.
• Carry out routine laboratory activities including pipetting, plate pouring, swabbing, streaking, autoclave use, and equipment checks.
• Record and maintain accurate test results and laboratory documentation, including SAP-based quality records.
• Monitor product testing schedules and communicate any delays or quality concerns.
• Support investigations into non-conformances and laboratory issues.
• Maintain laboratory standards through cleaning, waste management, consumable replenishment, and adherence to SOPs.
• Participate in daily team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Pipetting

Swabbing

Streaking

Media preparation

Plate pouring

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numerical ability

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Microbiology or related Life Sciences

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior QC Technician (Microbiology)

Function Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior QC Technician to join a microbiology quality control laboratory. The successful candidate will perform microbiological QC testing to ensure products meet established quality, safety, and performance standards while supporting the release of products used within healthcare, food safety, pharmaceutical, and laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological quality control testing in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
• Test culture media, reagents, and related microbiological products.
• Prepare microbiological media and laboratory materials.
• Carry out routine laboratory activities including pipetting, plate pouring, swabbing, streaking, autoclave use, and equipment checks.
• Record and maintain accurate test results and laboratory documentation, including SAP-based quality records.
• Monitor product testing schedules and communicate any delays or quality concerns.
• Support investigations into non-conformances and laboratory issues.
• Maintain laboratory standards through cleaning, waste management, consumable replenishment, and adherence to SOPs.
• Participate in daily team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Profile

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Microbiology or a related Life Sciences discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience working in a microbiology laboratory or quality control environment.
• Hands-on experience with microbiological techniques such as pipetting, swabbing, streaking, media preparation, and plate pouring.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and quality documentation accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and numerical ability.
• Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office would be advantageous.
• Proactive, quality-focused, and committed to maintaining high laboratory standards.

Offer

• £14.14 per hour (£25,250 annual equivalent).
• Full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-14:30.
• Initial 9-month contract with immediate start available.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a regulated microbiology QC laboratory.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to microbiological testing, quality systems, and laboratory operations within the life sciences sector.