QC Analyst (QC Incoming and Components) (12 Month FTC)

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The purpose of the QC Incoming and Components Analyst role is to compliantly perform Primary QC inspection, Sampling of raw materials, components laboratory testing, data review and data interpretation in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all primary and secondary packaging components. QC Incoming and components analysts will be required to support release of raw materials and components for use in manufacture. QC incoming and component’s Analysts may also be required to participate in technical and validation studies in support of both departmental and site objectives.

 

The primary responsibilities  of a QC Incoming and Components Analyst is to compliantly perform component testing, data review and data interpretation in accordance with approved SOPs. It is expected that analysts consistently work to the highest standards of cGMP (as defined in the EU GMP Annexes and FDA CFRs) and in accordance with the uppermost standards of HSE.

In addition to testing, Analysts will be required to perform raw material and components inspection (quality receipt) and raw material and component sampling.

It is the responsibility of QC Incoming and Components Analysts to communicate their findings as a result of testing/inspections promptly, to the QC Analytical leadership team (Team Coordinators and Manager). Specifically, it is expected that deviations (either out of specification results or compliance gaps) are highlighted to a leadership team member immediately as they are recognised.

 

It is the responsibility of QC Incoming and Components Analysts, when assigned, to complete critical tasks such as:

  • Instrument Maintenance and Calibration
  • Sampling booth cleaning and monitoring
  • Initiation of deviations
  • Initiation, and completion, of CAPAs
  • Completion of Change Control actions
  • Updates and reviews of SOPs
  • Participation in quality risk assessments

 

It is the responsibility of QC Incoming and Components Analysts to participate in laboratory administration tasks such as:

  • HSE risk assessment completion, review and adherence
  • Archiving of laboratory documentation,
  • Ordering of materials and consumables
  • Maintenance of QC sample and reagent stores
  • Ensuring a clean and safe workplace for all associates

 

It is the responsibility of QC Incoming and Components Analysts to proactively maintain their own training records, and to only perform tasks that they have confirmed themselves to be compliantly trained in, in accordance with local SOPs

 

It is the responsibility of QC Incoming and Components Analysts to ensure that they communicate professionally and effectively with their fellow team members and the QC Analytical leadership team.

 

Minimum Education Requirements

QC Analysts must be educated to NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline

 

Minimum Experience Requirements

QC Analysts must be fluent in English as the primary operating and reporting language used within the industry, in addition they must:

  • Have experience in QC testing techniques appropriate to their role
  • Have experience in cGMP application
  • Have an awareness of the requirements for equipment and method validation
  • Have awareness of root cause analysis
  • Be computer literate and be able to demonstrate an understanding of electronic systems

This position is also available to Internal employees as a potential 12 month secondment opportunity

Please note this role is on a 5 days on 3 off shift continuous rotation.

About CSL Seqirus

CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

 

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.

 

You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

 To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.

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