My Client who are a leading manufacturer within their field are seeking an experienced QC Laboratory Technician to join their team.
QC Laboratory Technician Requirements:
Ability to follow chemistry testing techniques
Experience working in a busy industrial lab
BTEC / HNC in Chemistry (or equivalent Level 4 qualification in chemistry)
Practical hands on attitude
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE
A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality
Flexible approach to working
Excellent attention to detail including housekeeping
Calibration
QC Laboratory Technician Duties:
Ensure the timely completion of product testing in process and final analysis / specifications.
Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure accurate documentation
Testing of incoming materials, as and when required
Carry out project / development work when assigned
Carry out procedures relevant to the test equipment calibration schedule
Carry out test method training for operators and other assigned deputies
Issue of accurate process adjustment instructions to production
Complete inspection and test procedures, as specified in the product manufacturing instructions, and complete the respective quality documents in a timely manner
Identify non-conforming material or process operations and take action to arrange for re-processing, usage under concession or safe disposal of non-conforming material / product and the completion of the corresponding quality records
To inform the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager immediately of any abnormal situation which cannot be dealt with successfully
To authorise changes in product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions. (In the absence of Works QC Chemist)
Liaise with Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager and/or Managing Director for technical matters and concessions
Respond to non-conformance corrective and preventive actions (customer complaints, process failures) in a timely manner. Report to Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager regarding such actions
Immediately report any incident which the management need to address using the appropriate reporting systems in place
Respond to required corrective and preventive action in a timely manner
Ensure that all duties/activities associated within quality control department are carried out in compliance to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems