QC Technician

Basingstoke - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C Laboratory Setting 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

When you work for Thermo Fisher Scientific you will join important work like helping customers in finding cures for cancer protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact and you will be supported in achieving your career goals.

A quality control associate scientist works to ensure all media products meet predefined quality standards before they are released for use in laboratories clinical settings or industrial applications. This includes testing the raw materials in-process products and finished products to ensure a high quality of consistency and performance according to regulatory and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

Carry out Quality Control Testing in accordance with Oxoid test specifications and methods ensuring testing is carried out and in line with the laboratory and company Quality system

Completing OOS reports and assisting with investigations

Training records recorded and maintained

Plan track and control the progress of products under test and provide accurate availability dates

Alerting senior personnel of product problems/failures and assist with further investigation

Ensure all test results are recorded within the SAP Quality Management System

Cleaning waste management consumable replenishing and use of autoclaves

Build and maintain effective working relationships to ensure robust cross-functional working with key collaborators (including QC Manager QC Team Leader QA Manufacturing Sciences Production and Planning) to ensure targets are met

Taking direction from your line manager and Lead Scientists regarding prioritization of finished product and raw material testing

Engage in continuous improvement using PPI lean methodology including standard work and tier meetings. Use PPI processes to address problems and improve departmental and business processes

Role-model the Thermo Fisher 4I Values and use as a day-to-day guide in decision making

To fulfill the responsibilities of the position as defined in the Oxoid Health Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice

Minimum Qualifications:

Level 6 education qualification or equivalent in a Microbiology or related subject (Study towards level 6 or QBE will also be considered)

Effective planning and organisation

Decision Quality - High attention to detail and a systematic approach

Results - Delivering consistent results by being willed to take action demonstrating interpersonal agility planning efficiently and setting priorities.

Good numeracy skills and ability to read and follow methods / SOPs accurately

Preferred Qualifications:

Significant experience of QC testing within a microbiology laboratory environment

Composure Able to remain calm and work methodically in a fast pace environment

Significant experience in using SAP and MS Office software packages

Problem Solving - Effective in technical and planning troubleshooting to root cause

Communicates openly crafting collaborative relationships by developing strong work relationships displaying integrity and building trust across functions

Experience in basic laboratory skills and techniques (pipetting swabbing streaking pouring plates etc).

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Required Experience:

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsAdherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C Laboratory Setting Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc....