QC Technician

QC Technician - Pharmaceutical - Northwest, UK - Permanent

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the heart of the Northwest, UK. At present, they are seeking a QC Technician to join the team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a inclusive team to drive quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Experience:

• 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.
• Educated in Science based subject HNC/HND or Degree level (desired)