QC Technician 1

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Merck Group seeks a QC Technician 1 in Irvine on a 4 on 4 off shift to support Quality Management Systems and drive KPIs through QC testing of raw materials, water systems, validations and finished goods, and OOS investigations. You will report via SAP, help develop procedures, and participate in audits. Essentials: a bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, good computer and report writing skills, and reliable timekeeping with shift flexibility. Desirable: Six Sigma/Lean, GMP lab experience, and QC techniques such as sterility, endotoxin, UPLC. Tailor your resume to show practical QC experience, SAP use, and process improvements, aligning with Merck’s inclusive culture.

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Your Role:

We have an exciting new opportunity for a QC Technician to join our team in Irvine, Scotland reporting to the QC Supervisor. You will support the Quality Management Systems to achieve targeted compliance and related site objectives as well as applying specific technical and systems knowledge to drive department KPIs. This role is working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern consisting of 2 days, 2 nights and 4 off working 7 o’clock to 7 o’clock.

Key responsibilities involve:

• QC testing for raw materials, site water systems, validation and finished goods and initiate out of specification investigations and deviations as they are identified.
• Customer and regulatory audits as required.
• Development of relevant procedures, and where required, update of controlled documents to fulfil testing requirements.
• Utilising SAP for the reporting of QC results, review of final results and release of raw materials.
• Execution of validation protocols.
• Risk assessment and root cause analysis evaluation activities as required.
• Continuous Improvement initiatives relating to QC testing activities.
• Evaluate and improve the environmental monitoring programme to meet regulatory, customer and business needs as required.

Who You Are:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree or above in a chemical or biological science.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Computer literacy and report writing skills.
• Ability to work at heights and employ good manual handling.
• Excellent time keeping and ability to adjust work schedule as required.

Desirable:

• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing qualification.
• Practical experience of working within a GMP lab environment.
• Working knowledge of the relevant techniques performed within a QC testing environment (key tests include cell growth promotion testing, cell toxicity testing, bioburden testing, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, basic wet chemistry techniques, moisture analysis, UPLC analysis, Pharmacopeial test methods).
• Competent with risk-based approach to operation and interpretation of resulting data.

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