Work Schedule
Other
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Job Description
Job Description
Business Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Job Profile Title: Lead QC Technician
Direct Report To: Quality Control Manager
Group/ Division: SDG / MBD
Career Band: 4
Career Track: Associate
Position Location: East Grinstead
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Background:
When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world!
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Position Summary:
The MBD East Grinstead site is the only manufacture of the Sensititre product range, which includes antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) products. Our AST devices globally to determine which antibiotics a particular bacterium is sensitive or resistant to and to ensure patients are on the most appropriate treatment. The Sensititre products are used worldwide in Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Veterinary settings.
The function of the Quality Control team is to ensure that all medical devices manufactured on site are fit for purpose, this includes testing of the raw materials and final product. Headed by the QC Manager, the team is diverse and structured of a QC Specialist, Senior Technicians, Quality Control Technicians and a Lab Assistant.
This is a 12 months contract position.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for testing all types of Sensititre final products and raw materials.
- Preparing and culturing microorganisms for testing.
- Planning day-to-day activities and ensuring that all deadlines are met on time and in full (LOTIF)
- Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Control Worksheets and ensuring they are adequately maintained.
- Responsible for contamination control within the manufacturing facilities.
- QC Technicians are be responsible for completing out of specification/non-conformity reports and concessions;
- Contributing to the general laboratory upkeep, including calibration of equipment and maintaining lab stock.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- BSc in an appropriate science or proven experience.
- Be skilled at prioritizing your time and duties to guarantee deadlines and lead time are met.
- With excellent attention to detail, you are able to follow procedures to ensure an optimum result.
- You can communicate efficiently with a range of people whilst adapting your style to foster effective collaboration.
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