Quality Control Lab Technician in Liverpool

For more than 25 years, Vitaflo has developed innovative specialised clinical nutritional products for inherited metabolic disorders, pediatric kidney disease, and specialised diets such as the ketogenic diet. Vitaflo products offer patients choice, flexibility, and convenience. We combine the latest medical research, together with insights on changing modern lifestyles to best support patients in the compliance of restrictive therapeutic diets. Vitaflo continues its mission of Enhancing Lives Together with research and development at the heart of what we do.

We are part of Nestlé Health Science and continue to expand our global footprint with a worldwide presence in Clinical Nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are people who drive breakthroughs in research and development, creating innovative impact. Our employees are at the heart of what we stand for with 96% saying they are proud to work for us and 94% recommending Vitaflo as a good place to work. Our Headquarters, based in Liverpool, is the hub of innovative and creative activity. We strive to be at the cutting edge of our industry sector with patients' needs being at the forefront of our mind. We work collaboratively, share our knowledge and expertise and above all love what we do and why we do it.

We are currently looking to recruit a Quality Control Lab Technician to work at our Liverpool Headquarters on a full-time, 18-month contract. You will be responsible for carrying out accurate and timely in-process testing of products manufactured onsite, as well as internal testing, including sensory analysis, and coordinating external testing of finished products to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and food safety requirements. You will also be responsible for maintaining Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards within the laboratory, supporting equipment maintenance and calibration activities, and promoting a strong safety culture across the business.

What will you do?

• Supporting production by delivering timely reporting of in-process testing results
• Completing internal testing, quality inspections and sensory analysis in line with defined procedures
• Identifying non-conforming materials and out of specification (OOS) results, and supporting root cause investigations
• Preparing, submitting and shipping samples to external laboratories
• Coordinating stability study testing and maintaining associated records
• Taking ownership of laboratory housekeeping activities, driving improvements and supporting regular review meetings
• Managing laboratory inventory and ordering consumables as required
• Calibrating Quality Control laboratory equipment and maintaining preventative planned maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Maintaining Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards and promoting compliance across the Quality team and wider business
• Promoting a strong Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) culture within the laboratory and across the wider business

What skills and experience should you have?

• Strong literacy, numeracy and scientific understanding would be an advantage
• Ideally some experience working within a laboratory or quality environment
• Results focused with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail, producing thorough and accurate work at all times
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Proficient in IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and proactive with a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
• A basic understanding of HACCP and food safety principles
• Knowledge of 5S principles and good laboratory housekeeping practices
• Familiarity with automation and reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI is desirable

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down
• Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period)
• Gym membership/allowance (subject to qualifying period)
• Employer pension contribution (3% rising to 5% subject to qualifying period then matched to a maximum of 10%). Employee minimum contributions apply
• Private healthcare (subject to qualifying period)
• Volunteering opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to qualifying period)

At Vitaflo (International) Ltd, our values are rooted in respect - for our employees, our customers and our patients. That's why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant anonymized data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.