QC Lab Technician

About AMS

Who are Advanced Medical Solutions? When we say we're a world leading independent developer and manufacturer of innovative and technologically advanced products for the global advanced wound care, wound closure and surgical markets, we're not joking. But we're much more than that...

With over 700 employees across the globe, we pride ourselves on being able to create an engaging and challenging place of work, developing individuals to the best of their abilities, and providing the correct environment to foster innovation, growth and meaningful work. We're highly dependent on the creativity of our employees for our future growth and success. Our motto 'Care, Fair, Dare' summarises our culture, and defines the principles of how we operate as one team to achieve success. AMS provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We highly value and encourage diversity across our workforce meaning that no one will be discriminated against because of their gender, race, age, nationality, disability, or any other protected characteristic as prohibited by law.

Job Details

To test raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods. To participate in the investigation of all quality issues such as customer and supplier complaints. To provide support to the Quality Group and R&D Departments as required (e.g. stability testing, analytical requests).

Key Results Area

• Compliance with approved procedures.
• The review, storage and archiving of laboratory data and records.
• Compliance with approved test methods and accuracy of test results.
• Stringency in following Quality Management System, GMP, GLP and Health & Safety requirements.
• Minimal OOS results attributed to analytical error.

Key Responsibilities

What will this role involve?

• To accurately record data, calculate results and file information e.g. raw data in accordance with AMS Quality Management System requirements.
• To ensure that all inspection and test materials and equipment are cleaned, handled and stored so that its accuracy and fitness for use are maintained.
• Timely and effective testing of all routine and non-routine materials, products and samples according to approved documentation and Quality Management System requirements.
• Ensure that all chemicals and reagents are accurately prepared, in date before use and traceable to generated test results.
• To ensure that materials, chemicals, reagents and equipment required for QC testing are always in stock.
• To ensure quality control activities are performed in accordance with relevant AMS Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• To actively participate in the investigation of quality issues e.g. customer complaints, non-conforming material (NCMR), Out of Specification (OOS) results and product failures, identifying effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) as required.
• Progress and implement assigned actions to address non-conformities in a timely manner.
• Maintain communication between departments (QA, R&D and Production) on the status of QC testing and identified issues.
• Maintain up to date training records at all times.
• Generate, update and maintain QC Laboratory procedures, test methods, statistical sampling plans and documentation.

Resources

The jobholder has no budget setting responsibilities. Any spend is subject to approval. Use of various laboratory and computer equipment.

Type of Decisions the Jobholder will be required to make:

• Generate and review results of testing activities against specified acceptance criteria.
• Consult with QC Supervisor or Quality Manager should any test result fail to meet documented acceptance criteria or anticipated result.
• Comply with Out of Specification (OOS) test results, Non-conformance and CAPA procedures.
• Determine priorities at the start of and throughout each shift.
• Consult with the QC Supervisor or Quality Manager on the root cause and identified actions arising from non-conformities and OOS results.
• To train others as required.

Working Relationships

Job Holder Will

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Services, Quality and R&D departments.
• Have day to day interaction with the following departments, Quality, Production, R&D, Customer Services and Supply Chain.
• Be required to work at any AMS site as directed by the QC Supervisor or Quality Manager.
• Be required to work on project teams as required.

Communication

The Jobholder Will Be Required To

• Communicate verbally, one to one, in a group, on the telephone and via email within their immediate team members and with other departments as required.
• Be an active participant in Departmental, Operational and Project review meetings as required.

Knowledge & Skills

• An education level of A-Level or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AMS products.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Systems.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with PC Systems and appropriate software.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to identify material and product defects, which may adversely affect finished product safety, effectiveness or quality.
• Ability to operate relevant testing instruments and equipment.
• Ability to identify and implement continual improvement initiatives.
• Able to manage own time effectively, prioritise tasks and deliver to critical deadlines.
• Good communication skills; written, verbal and presenting.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environment.
• Must be computer literate e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Lotus Notes, ERP systems.

Employment Basis

Full Time

Location

Country: United Kingdom

City: Plymouth

Applications Close Date: 27 Jun 2025