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The main function of a QC Associate Scientist is to perform microbiological quality control testing to ensure products meet safety and performance standards, supporting the company's mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Job Responsibility:
Carry out Quality Control Testing in accordance with Oxoid test specifications and methods
Plan, track and control the progress of products under test, and provide accurate availability dates to planning and customer services
Alerting the QC Team Leader of potential problems/failures and assist with further investigation
Ensure all test results are recorded within the SAP Quality Management module
Equipment checks and audits
Cleaning
Waste management
Consumable replenishing
Use of autoclaves
Ensure processes and procedures are carried out in accordance with the laboratory and company Quality Systems
Build and maintain effective working relationships to ensure robust collaboration cross-functionally and with key stakeholders
Taking direction from the QC Team Leader, Lead Scientist and Senior Scientist regarding prioritization of finished product and raw material testing
Engage in continuous improvement using the PPI lean methodology including standard work and tier meetings
Participation in Daily Tier Board Meetings
Monitoring, tracking and regularly reporting to your manager on your KPIs and performance goals and actively engage in regular performance and development conversations and act on feedback
Understand the performance metrics, safety metrics and practices for your team and the QC department
Requirements:
Qualified educationally to a Level 6 equivalent in a Microbiology or related subject (or QBE)
Has good numeracy skills, and the ability to read and follow methods / SOPs precisely
Has at experience of QC testing within a microbiology laboratory environment and ideally has experience in using SAP and MS Office software packages
Has experience in basic laboratory skills and techniques (pipetting, swabbing, streaking, pouring plates etc)