QC Technician in Pirbright, United Kingdom

Job Title – QCR Technician (Restricted area)

Location – Pirbright

Purpose of the Job

Support the Quality Control Department in the testing and release of Foot & Mouth disease antigen and vaccine batches. To perform all routine testing related to active ingredient and finished product as well as utilities and environmental testing as required to maintain compliance on a GMP manufacturing site.

Accountabilities

• All aspects of in process and final product testing where results are used to support release of batches to required specifications, including receipt of test samples into QC.

• Test in support of the site utilities and environmental testing programs.

• Support with QC QMS processes such as, OOS, deviations, CAPA and change controlsWriting and updating relevant SOPs and associated records

• Managing stock levels and ordering of consumables/ other test reagents through KANBAN system. Support purchase of other equipment as required.Maintenance and control of reagents used for relevant QC analytical tests

• Sterilization of equipment and waste removal from the restricted area by use of the autoclave and fumigation lock.

Job Impact

• This role plays an essential part in ensuring that when products produced on the site are released to market, they are safe, efficacious and achieve the required level of quality. There is a need for day to day decision making in collaboration with line manager and support functions.

Minimum Education

• Science related A levels/equivalent and/or degree is preferable but not essential.

Key Requirements

• Some experience of working in a regulated analytical laboratory.

• Knowledge of GxP quality systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.

• Organised.

• Team player and able to work to deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.