QC Associate Scientist

Are you passionate about microbiology and ensuring the highest quality standards? Join my client, a world leader in serving science, as a QC Associate Scientist in their Microbiology Division (MBD)!

You'll play an active part in their mission, contributing to global health by performing vital quality control testing on products used for infectious disease diagnosis and bacterial contamination detection.

Working Pattern Monday - Thursday: 8:00 - 16:00 Friday: 8:00 - 14:30

The Impact You'll Make

As a QC Associate Scientist, your main function is to perform microbiological quality control testing to ensure our products meet strict safety and performance standards. You will be a crucial link in ensuring our customers from clinical labs to pharmaceutical companies can trust the products that help them make the world a healthier, cleaner, and safer place.

This is a growth-oriented role where you will work towards mastering testing methods across our product ranges and refining your laboratory technique.

Your Daily Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control Testing including Level 1, 2, and 3 testing methods, media preparation, and using autoclaves.
• Manage Quality Documentation: Record all test results in the SAP Quality Management module, complete OOS reports, and assist with investigations.
• Planning & Collaboration: Plan and track product testing progress, provide accurate availability dates, and build effective working relationships with Production, QA, and Customer Services to meet service targets.
• Lab Maintenance: Carry out equipment checks/audits, cleaning, waste management, and consumable replenishing.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in continuous improvement using PPI lean methodology to find a better way every day.

What You'll Bring

• We are looking for a highly reliable, organised, and results-driven individual who embodies our 4i Values (Integrity, Intensity, Innovation & Involvement).
• Education: Qualified to a Level 6 equivalent in Microbiology or a related subject (or QBE). Candidates studying towards this level will also be considered.
• Experience in QC testing within a microbiology laboratory environment.
• Proficiency in basic laboratory skills and techniques (e.g., pipetting, swabbing, streaking, pouring plates).
• Ideally, experience using SAP and MS Office software.
• Skills: Excellent numeracy, the ability to follow SOPs precisely, effective planning/organisational skills, and strong technical troubleshooting abilities.

Ready to own your results and contribute to a global mission?

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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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