Scientific Quality Assurance Specialist
4 days ago
Job Overview
Adecco UK Limited seeks a skilled Scientific Quality Assurance Specialist to join their team in Basingstoke. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to work in quality control testing and contribute to finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and ensuring food safety.
About the Role
This position plays a vital part in the QC team, where you will perform quality control testing following specified test specifications and methods. Your responsibilities will include conducting microbiological testing, preparing media, completing out-of-specification reports, maintaining training records, and recording test results within the SAP Quality Management module.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality control testing according to specified test specifications and methods
- Conduct microbiological testing and prepare media as required
- Complete out-of-specification reports and assist with investigations
- Maintain accurate training records
- Track and control product progress under test
- Alert the QC Team Leader of any potential problems or failures
- Record test results within the SAP Quality Management module
- Conduct equipment checks and audits
- Ensure cleanliness, waste management, and consumable replenishment
- Operate autoclaves efficiently
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Foster effective working relationships with cross-functional teams for collaborative success
- Work closely with the QC Manager, QC Team Leader, QC Lead Scientist, QA, Manufacturing Sciences, Production, Customer Services, and Planning departments
- Prioritize finished product and raw material testing under senior team member guidance
- Engage in continuous improvement using PPI lean methodology
- Solve problems and enhance departmental and business processes using PPI processes
- Exemplify the organization's values in decision-making and daily operations
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- Experience in quality control testing, particularly in microbiological methods (preferably)
- Proficient in using SAP or similar quality management systems
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality Systems (preferably)
- Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate: £12.64
- Temporary to permanent opportunity
- Monday to Thursday working hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Early finish on Fridays at 2:30 pm
- Parking available
Adecco is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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