Overview
QC Technician – FTC Jobs in Irvine, UK at Merck Life Science
Position: QC Technician – 12 Month FTC
We are looking for an enthusiastic QC Technician to join our team in Irvine, Scotland on a 1‑year fixed‑term basis, reporting to the QC Supervisor. This role supports the Quality Management System, drives department KPIs with expert technical knowledge, and may work a day shift (Mon‑Fri) or a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off).
Key Responsibilities
- QC testing for raw materials, site water systems, validation, and finished goods; initiate out‑of‑spec investigations and deviations as identified.
- Customer and regulatory audits as required.
- Development of relevant procedures and updating controlled documents to fulfil testing requirements.
- Utilizing SAP for reporting QC results, reviewing final results, and releasing raw materials.
- Execution of validation protocols.
- Risk assessment and root‑cause analysis evaluation activities as required.
- Continuous improvement initiatives relating to QC testing activities.
- Evaluate and improve the environmental monitoring programme to meet regulatory, customer, and business needs.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a chemical or biological science.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.
- Computer literacy and report‑writing skills.
- Ability to work at heights and employ good manual handling.
- Excellent time‑keeping and ability to adjust work schedule as required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing qualification.
- Practical experience working in a GMP lab environment.
- Working knowledge of relevant techniques performed within a QC testing environment (cell growth promotion testing, cell toxicity testing, bioburden testing, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, basic wet chemistry, moisture analysis, UPLC analysis, Pharmacopeial test methods).
- Competence with a risk‑based approach to operation and interpretation of resulting data.
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Title: QC Technician – FTC
Company: Merck Life Science
Location: Irvine, UK
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