QC Technician in Minehead

Singer Instruments designs and manufactures robots that support scientists conducting cutting edge research to solve diseases and environmental problems to make the world a better place. We are experiencing an exciting period of international growth. We need talented people who have the skills and experience to help us create market-leading products.

A great opportunity has opened up within the busy Quality Department. We need someone skilled in scientific testing, data analysis, and reporting. If you have an interest in robots, working in a tight team and producing high quality work, then this may be the role for you.

The Quality department fulfils an important function for Singers. We are responsible for setting quality policy and assuring the quality of our products for our Customers. We ensure every product we ship to our Customers meets our exacting standards of performance.

Conducting quality control testing is just one of the core activities of the QC Technician. In addition, you will be jointly responsible for preparing test samples, maintaining equipment and providing test reports. You’ll also contribute to R&D projects to help develop our future products.

The Quality Dept provides a comprehensive training program that covers a wide syllabus of quality focused subjects. The aim is to equip QC Technicians for the work they do and to ultimately develop them into quality subject matter experts, if desired. This opens up a clear pathway to pursue suitable opportunities either inside or outside of the Dept.

You’ll be joining a small dedicated team working alongside another QC Technician, QC Supervisor and the Quality Manager.

If you're looking for a healthy work-life balance we’re waiting to hear from you. Come and join a great team in an award winning business that works hard but knows how to party when the work is done!

Principal responsibilities of the role:

• Quality testing of Singer products.
• Preparation of quality control (QC) reports.
• Communicating test results.
• Working to overcome any quality issues with other department stakeholders.
• Laboratory work for preparing biological test samples.
• Maintaining QC test equipment and test kit content.
• Maintaining quality data for statistical control and reporting.
• Maintaining quality controlled documentation.
• Assisting with the continued development of the Quality Management System (QMS) such as test & equipment or process improvement.

How do you fit in?

• Skilled in scientific testing, data analysis, and reporting
• Ability to follow specific procedures
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Ability to work autonomously
• Understanding of quality standards an advantage
• Previous use of G-Suite, Jira or Project management tools
• A technical background
• Experience of robotic or scientific instruments.
• Driving licence

Why should you apply?

You have great testing and analysis skills and can produce a good report. If you're looking for a healthy work-life balance we’re waiting to hear from you. Come and join a great team in a great Company that works hard but knows how to party when the work is done.

The work you do will help scientists in laboratories in over 50 countries accelerate their research efforts on global challenges such as cures for cancer and solutions for renewable energies.

You want to have an impact in ways you’ve never had before… we’re a small company (circa 45 people) with solid foundations for rapid growth.

More reasons to apply:

• Location: Your hike / bike / surf / kitesurf is part of your daily life
• Holiday: 25 days per year + 8 bank holidays
• Holiday bonus on length of service up to an additional 5 days per year
• Surf’s-up no-notice time off for surf or weather-related activities
• Healthcare scheme through WPA for all permanent employees
• Mental healthcare support for all permanent employees
• Profit Share for Nerds bonus scheme
• Equity for Nerds share options scheme

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion:

We encourage applications from all individuals and respect and appreciate differences and unique ways of thinking. We are flexible and can adapt both our application and assessments by discussing your individual needs first.

About us:

Singer Instruments, headquartered in Somerset on the edge of Exmoor. We develop laboratory automation to accelerate research for scientists who want to make the world a better place. The company supports a global customer base, across a spectrum of interests such as healthcare, antibiotics, biofuels, renewable fabrics, and plant-based alternatives to meat.

As an employee-owned company, Singer puts their people first. Singer Instruments are very proud to have won the Somerset Business Awards Employer of the Year; By supporting our teams and investing in our people, we get the best results for our customers.

Staff are highly motivated by their global scientific impact and a shared value for company culture. Table football in the staff room, boules in the Japanese garden, and table tennis and barbecues on the deck form part of our working ethos. The atmosphere is relaxed, attitudes are positive, and nobody wears a suit. Work in a rapidly growing business should be fun, so we take any opportunity possible to celebrate success.