Lab/Quality Control Technician

Job title: Lab/Quality Control Technician
Location: Winnersh (on site Monday to Friday)
Contract length: 3-4 months initially (possible extensions)
Pay rate: £24,500 per annum (£13.30 per hour @ 35 hours per week)

My client is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. They have over 75,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

Purpose of the role:

• Carry out formal product testing for new and existing products, product iterations and associated disposable products; testing undertaken following established company test procedures, work instructions or free format testing to agreed timescales.
• Assisting in producing test data and accompanying spreadsheet data to support the needs of BD.
• Be proactive throughout testing to maintain efficient test completion.
• Assist with the development of new test procedures and new test equipment to enhance the capabilities of the Product Test Lab.

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

• Perform testing outlined in test protocols and work instructions.
• Record neat and accurate results in hard copy and electronic.
• Ensures the laboratory equipment is maintained and within calibration dates.
• Communicates any anomalies regarding test objects or results to the Senior Tech and /or Lab Manager
• Assist with any investigations, prototypes or free-format testing when required.
• Support any BD department with advice, training, expertise, and administration if required.
• Performs additional administration jobs to maintain lab/or support Test lab Manager

About you:
The successful applicant preferably hold a scientific qualification, such as BSc/MSc or similar with some laboratory/ quality control experience and will have the following skills and knowledge:

• Familiarity with commonly used PC applications- Excel and Word
• Ability to read and interpret documentation in English
• Attention to detail
• Good documentation practices
• Good time management and personal discipline
• Good analytical, process and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Experience of working with Quality/ISO procedure will be beneficial
• Methodical and organised with good attention to detail
• Able to perform repetitive tasks with dedication and accuracy
• Self-motivated but also able to be part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.