Quality Control Technician

🔹Role summary: This position is responsible for analytical testing of raw materials, intermediate and finished product, validation batches and stability testing, along with associated documentation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Testing of products as instructed by the Laboratory Manager.

• Line clearance for goods inwards, such as raw materials and packaging.

• Line clearance for manufactured/packed product.

• Perform all tasks in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice and the relevant documented procedure.

• Ensure laboratory equipment is used proficiently and advise on regular checks, according to the calibration and maintenance records.

• Advise the Quality & Laboratory Supervisor of material and equipment requirements.

• Engage continually in developing world class practices in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives, including focus groups.

• Participate in continual further education and learning & development opportunities appropriate to the role, as directed by management.

• Ensure optimal use of resources at all times and deployment to across the organisation as required.

• Supply training to new and existing employees in line with business needs.

• Co-ordinate and complete projects and other duties as assigned by management.

• Work to ensure the highest level of teamwork and contribute to problem solving and idea generation across the business.

• Maintain a high level of housekeeping, health & safety and GMP practices at all times.

• Maintain the laboratory and carry out tasks in a sustainable manner in line with ‘My Green Lab’ principles.

• Any other tasks in line with the role as guided by management.

Candidate requirements:

• A degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical science or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing/GMP environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong decision making skills.