Hard Goods QC Technician

Loughborough
9 months ago
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SRG is working with a pharmaceutical company in Loughborough. We are looking for a QC Technician to join the team on a 12 month rolling contract. A fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door within a pharmaceutical company. This isn't a technical role as you will be involved with inspecting finished products and dealing with the QC documentation.

Job Title: Hard Goods Quality Control Technician

Vacancy type: Temporary Contract (12 Months Rolling*)

Area: Loughborough

Salary: £12.50 (37.5 hours a week)

This role should be treated as an office-based role. The successful candidate will be visually inspecting finished products ensuring they are within GMP guidelines and fit for dispatch. You will be working to GMP and following safety regulations, filling in paperwork, reviewing errors and reporting non-conformity's.

To be successful in this role, you would need a background in science, great attention to detail, and an interest in moving into Quality roles.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conducting inspections on finished products to ensure they are to specification.
Working on GMP documentation and monitoring the quality of produced goods.
Reporting deviations and escalating problems to the relevant departments.
Represent the department in a professional manner as and when required, when interacting with both internal and external customers and regulators.
Establish continuous improvement as part of normal everyday work. Skills Required:

Bachelor's degree within science or an apprenticeship qualification within science, production or quality.
Great attention to detail is essential!
Great organisation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this role and require more information, please contact Selby De Klerk on (phone number removed).

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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