Quality Control Laboratory Technician

AMS is a world-leading independent developer and manufacturer of innovative tissue-healing technology, focused on quality outcomes for patients and value for payers. AMS has a wide range of surgical products including tissue adhesives, sutures, haemostats, internal fixation devices and internal sealants, which it markets under its brands LiquiBand®, RESORBA®, LiquiBandFix8®, LIQUIFIX™, Peters Surgical, Ifabond, Vitalitec and Seal-G®. AMS also supplies wound care dressings such as silver alginates, alginates, and foams through its ActivHeal® brand as well as under white label.

Since 2019, the Group has made seven acquisitions: Sealantis, Biomatlante, Raleigh, AFS Medical, Connexicon, Syntacoll and Peters Surgical. AMS's products, manufactured in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Thailand, India, the Czech Republic and Israel, are sold globally via a network of multinational or regional partners and distributors, as well as via AMS's own direct sales forces in various countries. The Group has R&D innovation hubs in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France and Israel. Established in 1991, the Group has more than 1,500 employees.

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.

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.
• 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.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Services, Quality and R&D departments.

What we’re looking for:

• 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.