QC Laboratory Technician Medical Devices Plymouth

Job Description

Quality Control Laboratory Technician (Medical Devices) Plymouth, £25kA brilliant opportunity for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join a world leading independent developer and manufacturer of innovative and technologically advanced products. With over 850 employees across the globe, this organisation pride themselveson being able to create an engaging and challenging place of work, developing individuals to the best of their abilities, and providing the correct environment to foster innovation, growth, and meaningful work.Role responsibilities:Responsible for support to the Quality Control function. To undertake the analytical and physical related testing; and completion of quality system test records to support the site business requirements.To adhere to the procedures and work instructions through execution of GLP, GDP and site safety procedures, ensuring accuracy of test results to ensure the continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Quality Control testing in accordance withthe Quality Management System

• Adheres to quality control system procedures and work instructions, ensure records are completed and maintained.
• To ensure that all inspection/test materials and equipment are cleaned, handled, and stored so that its accuracy and fitness for use are maintained.
• Timely and effective testing of all routine (raw materials, work-in-progress, and finish goods, where required) products and samples according to approved documentation and quality management system requirements.
• Perform testing for non-routine work, such as but not limited to, validation samples.
• Ensure that all chemicals and reagents are accurately prepared, in date before use and traceable to generated test results.
• To ensure that materials, chemicals, reagents, and equipment required for QC testing are always in stock.
• To actively participate in the investigation of quality issues eg. customer complaints, non-conforming material, Out of Specification (OOS) results and product failures, identifying effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) as required.
• Progress and implement assigned actions to address non-conformities in a timely manner.
• Maintain communication between departments (QA, R&D and Production) on the status of QC testing and identified issues.
• Generate, update, and maintain QC Laboratory procedures, test methods, statistical sampling plans and documentation.
• Supports activities associated with aspects of the Quality Management System including Status of Non-Conformances and CAPAs, Participation in Material Review Board (MRB), Participation in compliance meetings, To promote and uphold Quality, cGLP requirementswithin production and other departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Role requirements:

• HNC or equivalent in scientific discipline or the abilities that are typically acquired through a minimum of 2 years experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industries.
• Proficient in knowledge of GLP.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques.
• Proficient in spreadsheets and word processor applications.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, and/or problem solve moderate situations.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literate - knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel an advantage - to produce reports, analyse data etc. effectively.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environment to meet production demands.
• Must be computer literate eg. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Lotus Notes, ERP systems.

Adecco Lifesciences is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.