QC Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Title: Sr QC Technician

Reports To: QC Team Leader

Group/Division: SDG/Microbiology

Job Track: Professional

Location: Dartford

Day/Shift: Day 08:00 – 16:00 (Flexible working)

Position Summary:

As a Sr QC Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the flawless quality of our products through dedicated Quality Control testing and inspection activities. Your work will support the Manufacturing and Packaging areas, and you will be accountable for the acceptance of products tested. This role does not include Supervisory, Line Management, or Budgetary Control responsibilities. You will report directly to the QC Team Leader and observe all statutory requirements including Site H&S regulations, COSSH, cGMP, and GLP. The successful candidate will undertake product performance testing and inspection to ensure all necessary documentation is completed and compiled in the batch history before product release. Join our world-class organization and contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct testing and inspection of in-process components, pre-packs, and final packs according to authorised quality specifications.
• Maintain QC trend analysis data and contribute to the resolution of technical problems.
• Perform environmental monitoring quality control activities.
• Use SAP for updating product status and managing quarantined materials.
• Review and update QC worksheets, POI, and Post-Issue Worksheets to reflect the authorised quality specification requirements.
• Adhere to all rules, policies, and procedures regarding Health, Safety, and Environmental matters.
• Undertake any other tasks or duties deemed within the competence of the job holder.
• Align with procedures within the QMS to work in accordance with standards and regulations as required by the business.
• Assist with Quality Control responsibilities for product transfers.
  
  

Minimum requirements and qualification:

• Educated to Degree, HNC/HND level in a scientific field due to the technical nature of the products and processes employed.
• Proven laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to strictly adhere to quality specifications.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to determine root causes of deviations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
  

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 50,000 outstanding minds has an outstanding story to tell. Join us and contribute to our unusual mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer!