Quality Control Lab Technician

Posted Friday, January 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Kindeva is a global pharmaceutical contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) business headquartered in St. Paul, MN. Kindeva was established following 3M’s sale of substantially all its drug delivery business to affiliates of Altaris Capital Partners.

Our role as a Contract Manufacturer is one we are incredibly proud of, allowing us to be at the forefront of new manufacturing technologies and processes. Due to significant changes in the marketplace, Kindeva is currently undergoing substantial growth and is looking for talented individuals to join our team in Clitheroe.

Role Overview:

As a Quality Control Lab Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Working within the quality control team, you will conduct testing, analysis, and inspections to verify compliance with industry regulations and internal quality specifications.

Your attention to detail and analytical skills will be essential in identifying any discrepancies or issues that may arise during the testing process. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure that corrective actions are taken when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe company Health and Safety/cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) work practices.
• Actively participate in safety and GMP on-site courses.
• Raise safety event notifications and highlight all GMP incidents at the time observed.
• Perform testing on valves/components in line with appropriate test methods/protocols.
• Complete documentation to cGMP standards, using MasterControl for Phase I laboratory investigations.
• Liaise with appropriate departments to minimize manufacturing/quality issues.
• Ensure all work is accurately recorded in test records, spreadsheets/databases as appropriate, and to correct GMP standards.
• Take responsibility for laboratory equipment (e.g., maintenance, calibration, consumables).
• Carry out weekly/monthly checks, resolving any issues to ensure continued use of equipment and a constant supply of stock.
• Check documentation for batch file release and construction of C of A’s, resolving any issues and feeding back errors to technicians.
• Carry out duties related to the QC department as required, ensuring all duties are carried out safely, in a timely manner, and to GMP standards.
• Involvement in department improvements, participating in teams, projects, and meetings embracing change; resulting in a safer, more efficient, productive, and successful department.
• Contribute towards ensuring that QC Documentation is clear and accurate.
• Participate in self-development and personal training plans to improve and develop.

Skills & Experience:

• 1+ years’ experience within a pharmaceutical product or manufacturing testing environment.
• BTEC HND qualified within Science, Engineering, or a similar field is desirable.
• Previous experience working with GLP, GMP, specifications, and Test Methods is preferable.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements, testing equipment, and current analytical techniques is desirable.
• Understanding of basic statistics and experimental design is desirable.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Key Capabilities:

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious, and proactive in approach.
• Take a positive approach to own training and development.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.

What we offer:

• Attractive compensation package.
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
  25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employees and immediate family.
  Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
• Flexible working hours (not to be included for shift working).
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition program.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Additional Information:

Location: Up Brooks, Clitheroe.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva Drug Delivery, and we are looking for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.

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Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer.