Quality Control Analyst (Scientific)

Full Job Description

We are currently seeking an interim Quality Control Analyst (Scientific), to work with our global FMCG client , renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral - easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between 36,577 per annum.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

The quality analyst is responsible for routine quality control of raw, intermediate and finished products. The analyst also ensures that any problems or issues are communicated and resolved. The role involves mostly independent working as part of team success and is critical to ensuring that all products that leave the factory meet consumer expectations and safety requirements.

Previous experience in a similar field or a science related degree is preferred, as well as good computing skills and being able to demonstrate an ability to think beyond the immediate next step is a plus

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Safety

• Ensure Company safety policy, rules and procedures are understood and followed on all operational tasks and improvements
• Identify and report health or safety hazards and dangerous situations and put appropriate control measures in place
• Perform risk assessments as appropriate
• Prepare, maintain, monitor and lead COSHH assessments (following suitable training) where required

2. Quality

• Perform routine analysis of raw, intermediate, and finished products (chemical, microbiological and enzymatic) following established methods
• Good working knowledge of QC procedures, U/L GMP guidelines, any legal operating standards and assists in training other teams as and when required
• Initiate OOS notifications and follow up investigations
• Perform routine equipment calibration and maintain control charts
• Stock taking and submission of orders for laboratory consumables
• Provide support in hygiene laboratory with sample collection, media preparation, analysis (using established microbiology laboratory methods TVC or ATP) and release of products to market
• Support introduction of new innovations and hygiene validations
• Conduct audits of sourcing unit in different areas (for example CRQS, Environmental, Process, GMP)
• Demonstrate good knowledge and use of SAP system (QM)

3. Customer Service

• Provide advice to Leaders and Management on resolving out of specification results in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely release of product to market, interact with all levels within the Factory

1. 5S

• Perform regular inspections/audits for good housekeeping / 5S and ensure agreed actions are completed
• Ensure 5S standards are clearly defined and followed

1. Effective Maintenance

• Ensure all Laboratory equipment is maintained to the correct working standards.

1. Training and Development

• Ensure technical skills are maintained to current and future business requirements regarding product conformity
• Ensure full compliance with analytical training schedule where applicable

• Ambitious to hit personal targets and standards
• Act to remove basic blocks to progress without waiting for others to do it
• Persistent in overcoming obstacles to success
• Highly motivated and committed to their role

• Actively support a safety environment, reacting quickly to safety incidents
• Follows and contributes to all safety regulations
• Encourages others to behave in a safe manner

1. Self Development and Others:

• Rapidly absorbs new information, knowledge and applies new techniques or procedures
• Pursue new opportunities to develop or enhance own experience and capabilities
• Support the development of colleagues
• Seek feedback from others to further development their own skills & behavior

4. Problem Solving:

• Apply WCM approach to identify and eliminate root causes
• Sees problems through to a complete solution to eliminate the problem
• Use technical skills to solve problems
• Demonstrate an ability to think beyond the immediate next step

1. Team Working:
   • Participate constructively and willingly as a team player - following the team Ways of Working
   • Demonstrate commitment to the team in helping it achieve its goals
   • Adapt own actions for the good of the team
   • Participate constructively and willingly as a team player
   • Proactively share best practice, ideas and insights with colleagues

The Quality Analyst role requires the following specific skills:

• Significant previous experience within a Quality role or a science related Degree (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Tools
• Good computing skills