Quality Control Supervisor (M/F/D)

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Quality Control Supervisor to be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the QC department at the Reading production site – managing, developing, and mentoring a growing team of analysts to ensure the timely completion of product testing and release in compliance with the required quality standards.

What we\’re looking for

• Bachelors in a relevant science discipline is preferred, along with solid experience in analytical chemistry, specifically chromatography.
• Experience of working in a laboratory operating to ISO9001 quality management system or equivalent.
• Experience of supervising and/or training staff is preferred.

Knowledge

• An understanding of COSHH
• Strong knowledge of chromatography
• Good understanding of SAP

Skills

• Keen attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong team leadership skills

Abilities and Competencies

• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to provide direction in the forms of action plans based on interpretation of data
• Must be aware of the general hazards in a laboratory

How you will thrive and create impact

• Reporting into QC Team Leader
• Submission of goods for final QC checks prior to dispatch to the customer
• Conducting OOS investigations where products fail to meet defined specifications
• Conduct analytical QC performance tests, of in-house manufactured separation media, to ensure lot to lot reproducibility, including pore size, surface area, and particle sizing
• Performing routine maintenance and validation activities
• To ensure both your own and your colleague’s safety, by working in accordance with all relevant Production and Environmental, Health & Safety procedures, promptly reporting any incidents or accidents to a manager.
• Assisting with preparing QC SOPs and reviewing product specifications
• Assisting with the development and implementation of analytical QC performance tests, of in-house manufactured separation media, to ensure lot to lot reproducibility, including pore size, surface area, and particle sizing
• Follow process procedures diligently and give feedback for process improvements.
• Any other tasks as required.

Further Information

• Competitive starting salary
• Private Healthcare after successful completion of your probation period
• Industry leading pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Social events
• 25 days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays
• Enjoy a day off on your birthday!
• Reward Schemes

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people\’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom\’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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