Sr QC Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the laboratory products sector seeks a Quality Control Technician to manage QC testing of products and ensure compliance with industry standards. The candidate will also contribute to laboratory housekeeping and train team members, working in a fast-paced environment under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Applicants should have a background in QA/QC with experience in regulated settings, strong attention to detail, and teamwork capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in QA or QC required.
• Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing of intermediate and finished goods according to set procedures.
• Contribute to laboratory housekeeping and consumable supply maintenance.
• Train others to appropriate operational levels and update training records.

Skills

Microbiology Proficiency

Performance Under Pressure

Attention to Detail

Teamwork and Independence

Computer Literacy

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Position Summary:

Process owner for housekeeping for the team, performing and training of laboratory cleaning and maintaining laboratory supplies to support QC testing. Position performs quality control testing of intermediate and finished goods according to set procedures with due regard to product availability and integrity. Perform routine calibrations on all instruments within the laboratory and trains others in the team to perform these. Operate within ISO 9001, 13485 and DNA forensic ISO 18385 quality requirements. The position impacts the ability to fulfil production schedules. Decisions taken affect quality and integrity of products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing quality control testing of intermediate and finished goods according to set procedures.

• Contributing to laboratory housekeeping, cleaning, and consumable supply maintenance.

• Performing batch review of quality control documents for bulk, intermediate and FG QC tests.

• Performing and training of instrument calibration and calibration schedule upkeep.

• Leading or taking part in process improvements, development projects, as well as contributing towards the resolution of quality issues.

• Train others, once trained, to the appropriate level in an operation, and update training records.

Education:High School Diploma, Secondary Education, Advanced Certificate, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in QA or QC or related field

• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment or other highly regulated environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Performance Under Pressure: Ability to work well in a fast-paced setting.

• Microbiology Proficiency: Skilled in laboratory techniques including physical, fertility, performance, filtration, and contamination testing.

• Computer Literacy: Proficient with computers and willing to learn new computer-based skills.

• Attention to Detail: Excellent focus on detail and a systematic problem-solving approach.

• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Reliability: Dependable and consistent in performance.