Details:
- Salary: £23,400 - Annum
- Location: WA7 Runcorn Borough of Halton
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
QC Technician
The Company:
My client manufactures and packs tablets/hard-shell capsules for the European nutritional industry and have an annual turnover of circa £65m. The company employs circa 360 people on site in Runcorn and has an excellent track record of growth and ambitious plans for future expansion.
Purpose of the role:
* To support the QC team with routine administrative tasks and laboratory technician activities.
* To perform basic testing and assessment of raw materials, packaging components, in-process materials and finished products.
* To assist with QC analytical data management to support reporting and process improvement.
* To work effectively within the QC department to ensure regulatory compliance and business requirements are met.
Key Tasks:
* Basic testing and assessment of packaging materials, raw materials, in-process samples and finished products.
* Co-ordinating the raw material and finished product systems within the laboratory to ensure deadlines are met.
* Documentation control within the QC laboratory.
* Liaising with external contract laboratories and ensuring samples are sent efficiently.
* Assist in the co-ordination of sample through put for stability.
* Filing of completed paperwork and management of the retain sample system.
* To communicate any problems / queries to the Quality Control Manager.
* Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the work area and to ensure a standard of good housekeeping in all areas of the company.
This list is not exhaustive, and duties and responsibilities may change as the role develops.
Knowledge and Skills / Personal Attributes:
Essential:
* 5 GCSE’S at grade C or higher including English Language and Mathematics; A level or equivalents / degree of equivalent in chemistry related subjects.
* Sound written and verbal communication skills.
* Good IT skills, experience with Microsoft Office essential.
* Decisive thinker, able to work within agreed timescales.
* Methodical, organised and have an excellent attention to detail.
Desirable:
* Experience of working in a Quality Control role within the Food or Pharmaceutical industries in a GMP or ISO17025 accredited laboratory.
* Experience of basic analytical techniques and laboratory equipment.
* Knowledge of EU quality related pharmaceutical and food regulations.
Salary:
£23.4K
Hours of work: (these hours are fixed)
* 8.00 am – 5 pm Monday to Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch break
* 8.00 am – 1 pm Friday, with no lunch break
Benefits:
* Company Pension (5% employer, 4% minimum employee)
* 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discretionary Bonus
* Free parking