QA Technician

As a QA Technician, the role involves ensuring product and process compliance through rigorous production testing and meticulous documentation. This hands-on role is responsible for planning and executing laboratory and R&D trials, supporting continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, and ensuring accurate testing, documentation and reporting.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting in-line and final product lab tests to verify adherence to quality standards – provide cover to the primary person responsible for lab testing
• Maintain and improve any product safety standards as required by GMP and BRC requirements.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will support complaint investigations and customer queries through analytical retain testing and thorough reporting.
• Maintaining accurate and traceable records for audits
• Managing document and change control processes
• Supporting NPI by preparing relevant documentation and generating part numbers
• Supporting First Article Inspection (FAI) processes (New Product Introduction)
• Overseeing the quarantine stock system to prevent non-conforming product release.
• Preparing and issuing Certificate of Analysis (CoAs)
• Contributing to Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) investigations
• Coordinating any RMA activity.
• Compiling cost-of-quality reports
• Managing equipment calibration and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to uphold test accuracy and reliability
• Ensuring continuous compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards
• Implementing and monitoring Statistical Process Control (SPC) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (e.g. Science, quality, production engineering) or equivalent quality/manufacturing experience within a regulated industry.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to analyse data and produce technical reports. Good knowledge of MS Office programs
• Experience in QA/QC or lab coordination within a manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
• Experience of GMP or similarly regulated industry preferably BRC or food certified.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards preferred e.g. ISO14001, ISO9001

Permanent 8.30am – 5pm (37.5 hours per week) Salary £36k 33 days holiday including BH