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Quality Analyst

Beeston, Nottinghamshire
5 days ago
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Quality Analyst

Location: Nottingham

Department: QC Lab

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours of work- Monday- Friday 8AM: 4PM

Pay Rate- £12.60 per hour

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Quality Analyst to join our packaging team. The Quality Analyst will be responsible for conducting quality testing, analysing data, and reporting findings. This role requires adherence to strict quality standards to ensure accurate and reliable results, contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes and products.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Testing: Perform quality testing on products, processes, or services using standard testing methods and protocols.
Data Analysis: Collect, analyse, and interpret data to assess quality performance and identify areas for improvement.
Documentation: Record and report test results accurately, maintaining thorough documentation in quality management systems. Checking incoming packaging materials against the standard, completing FTIR analysis.
Quality Control: Adhere to quality control procedures to ensure consistent and reliable test outcomes.
Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve quality issues, optimising procedures for better efficiency and effectiveness.
Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality policies.
Audit Support: Assist in internal and external quality audits, providing necessary documentation and data.
Training and Development: Participate in the training of staff on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
Safety Compliance: Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.Qualifications and Skills:

Education: A degree in a Science based subject, at Bachelor's level or higher. Subjects include but are not limited to Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Bio-medical Science, Forensic Science and Biology.
Experience: Some laboratory practical experience, either through a laboratory practical and research degree or through industry, is essential. Analytic Chemistry experience would be preferable but is not essential. Experience working in a laboratory in the industry would be preferable but not essential.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of quality testing methods, principles, and industry standards. Computer literate.
Data Proficiency: Familiarity with data analysis tools and quality management software.
Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities.
Procedure Adherence: Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's) and protocols.Additional Information:

This position may require occasional weekend or evening work depending on project deadlines.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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