Quality Control Technician - Metrology in Stirling

iGii is looking for a QC Technician to join their expanding Quality team. The QC Technician will be focused on delivering accurate metrology testing, supporting batch release, and maintaining compliance across our quality systems and laboratory operations. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-growth environment with a fast-paced and collaborative culture where you will work with some fantastic customers conducting research at the forefront of science and technology.

Your purpose in the Role: You will ensure that all QC testing and product metrology is carried out accurately, on time, and in compliance with ISO9001, ISO45001, GMP/GLP and 5S principles. You will play a key role in batch release, incoming materials verification, equipment calibration, and continuous improvement of production and QC processes.

What you will do and how you will succeed:

• Perform elements of QC batch release testing on finished products for internal and external customers.
• Complete incoming QC checks for raw materials and support supplier management activities through ongoing verification and monitoring.
• Support electrochemical QC testing.
• Deliver a full suite of metrology testing using SEM, Raman, WLI and OGP techniques, ensuring work is completed to schedule and documented to ALCOA+ principles.
• Comply with and advocate for ISO9001, ISO45001, GMP, GLP and 5S standards throughout all QC activities.
• Manage calibration, care and maintenance of metrology equipment, and ensure robust handling, storage and traceability of all related parts and data.
• Identify deficiencies in testing processes or metrology techniques and lead resolution activities, validating improvements and implementing them through Change Management.
• Escalate issues promptly, collaborating with cross-functional teams to investigate root causes and identify solutions.
• Create, update and review work instructions and documentation to maintain compliance within the Quality Management System.
• Undertake internal quality audits to ISO9001 and ISO45001 standards.
• Support the timely closure of Quality Events, CAPAs and Effectiveness Checks.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience within a QC, metrology, laboratory or regulated technical environment.
• Experience in a Quality Control role, determining batch release and escalating concerning trends and failures.
• Experience of being involved with structured root cause analysis, carrying out quality event investigations.
• Relevant degree within a science discipline (Chemistry Degree preferred) or relevant experience.
• Understanding of electrochemistry principles would be highly advantageous, as would working within assay development projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and explain technical information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability and ownership of work outputs.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Willingness to travel between our two sites, located within a three-mile distance of each other in Stirling.

What we offer: This role is offered as a full-time position, working hours are 37.5 hours per week. In addition to a competitive salary and 33 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays) we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. This includes:

• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• Income protection
• Access to mental wellbeing resources and support, including up to six coaching or counselling sessions per year through our wellbeing partner, Oliva
• Training and development opportunities to help grow your career
• Freedom to arrange your schedule around our core working hours (09:30am - 16:00pm)

We take great pride in being a social and collaborative organisation. We meet regularly as a Company and as teams, sharing ideas over breakfast or lunch, celebrating achievements, and recognising milestones at a team and individual level. We are scaling up rapidly and value our culture, you will shape the company’s future innovation capabilities through your ideas and skillset. Join us now and make your mark on both your career and our growth journey.

Where we are: We are based in Stirling in central Scotland, a city with rich historical significance. As well as being historic, Stirling is in a great position for quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow by public transport. It also has easy access to the Highlands and rural Scotland.

Apply because you want to:

• Work with a diverse, international team on a challenge that will positively impact the world.
• Join a mission-driven company that’s focused on delivering far better and more sustainable products.
• Join a high growth company and put some big wins on your CV wherever you are in your career.
• Surround yourself with very smart, open, curious, and action-oriented people with opportunities to learn at every turn.

What happens next? If this sounds like the role and company for you, apply by following the link. If you are successfully selected for interview, this is broken down into two stages:

• Stage 1: An introductory remote discussion with the hiring managers, typically lasting forty-five minutes.
• Stage 2: If successful in the first stage interview, we will invite you to attend a stage two interview within our office space in Stirling.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments required to the interview process, please let us know upon application any requirements. We will close the application link to the role once we have received an ample talent pool full of superstar applicants. Don’t worry though, if you like the look of the role but need a little longer to perfect your application, just get in touch at; people@igii.uk and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

The Company: iGii are a world-class team of technologists, scientists, engineers, product developers. We produce Gii, an advanced 3D carbon nanomaterial transforming electrochemical sensing. Engineered as a pure, porous, 3D carbon nanostructure, Gii provides exceptional electrochemical performance, enhanced sensitivity, and long-term stability, making it the ideal material for next-generation sensing applications. The novel properties of Gii also allow it to be incorporated into devices across a range of sectors, from automotive to electronics.