QA Technician

QA Technician Peterborough, UK MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Conduct quality sampling, analysis & reporting for raw materials, work in progress, finished products and environmental samples. * Timely and accurate maintenance of data systems to ensure compliance to traceability standards and key performance indicators. * Support of sensory activities: taste panels, sample preparation, sample collection, sample submissions, processing of results. * Adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), good laboratory practices (GLP) and master cleaning schedules (MCS). * Compliance with Company, third party and Customer standards demonstrated by successful completion of Inter-lab proficiency schemes, routine refresher training and competency assessments. * Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment. * Support with complaint investigations, analyzing data and providing information as required. * Involvement in root cause analysis processes for site, representing QA / sensory and providing expertise for their area. * Conducting internal audits (quality systems, food safety, glass and Health & Safety). CANDIDATE PROFILE * Experience in a manufacturing environment working within QA / Sensory. * Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices. * Further educated to HNC or equivalent in a science subject (preferably chemistry / biochemistry). * Fluency and confidence using Outlook, MS Teams, Share point, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point). * Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to interact with multiple levels within the business as well as with external contactors. * Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous. * Attention to detail. * Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data. COMPANY Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers. While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz. At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. TO APPLY Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies