Laboratory Technician

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Blackpool
3 weeks ago
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Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

SECTION 1: JOB SUMMARY*

  • Carry out QC testing to ensure the ongoing quality of product
  • Interface with other departments to ensure timely release of products and materials
  • Support with laboratory investigations and non-conformance investigations
  • Ensure the principles of cGMP are applied and that all documentation is followed to comply with ISO9000, ISO13485, FDA QSRs and the Medical device directive
  • Support documentation revisions

SECTION 2: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

Under supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position involves:

  • Ensure that QC testing is performed in a timely manner
  • Day to day performance
  • Physical testing of raw material, in process and finished product
  • Analytical testing of raw material, in process and finished goods
  • Chemical testing of raw material, in process and finished goods
  • Management of consumables and materials used in testing
  • Cleaning of items for testing within the laboratory
  • Execution of the laboratory cleaning program
  • Review of internal and external testing data


Quality and Compliance Related Responsibilities

  • Ensures that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations
  • Staff: Responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, national, international and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.


GMP documentation and Quality Systems

  • Support investigations to assist in the completion of Non-conformance reports and OOS excursions
  • TrainingEnsure that own training records are up to date and complete
  • Assist in the training of other staff

Validation

  • Support validation of test methods and equipment for the QC department


External communications

  • Liaise with approved manufactures to ensure data is retrieved and available
  • Ensure that consumables are ordered in a timely manner to avoid testing delays


SECTION 3: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*

  • Minimum of A level in science or mathematics discipline (international equivalents acceptable)
  • Desired BSc degree in Scientific subject (Chemistry, Pharmacy, Forensics etc…)
  • Minimum 1 years experience in a laboratory setting (Practical laboratory experience gained through a degree is acceptable)
  • Working with Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office)
  • Desired previous experience working within a quality environment in the Food, Consumer, Pharmaceutical or Medical device industry


SECTION 4: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS*

  • Able to follow procedures to ensure the principles of cGMP are upheld
  • Able to communicate and present information and ideas effectively
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Able to react to a changing environment and under time pressures
  • Able to work as part of a team to work towards a common goal
  • Able to manage own time and prioritize own workload to ensure timely completion of assigned work
  • Credo values:Integrityand Credo based actions
  • Customer focus:Resultsand Performance driven with a sense ofUrgency
  • Talent development: Collaboration, Self-awareness,Adaptability

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