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SalaryJoin Our Prestigious Laboratory Team in Manchester as a Laboratory Quality Technician!
We are looking for a passionate Laboratory Quality Technician to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. In this unique opportunity, the successful candidate will enjoy a dual role, spending 60% of their time collaborating closely with our Technical Quality Manager to meticulously maintain our quality management system. The remaining 40% of your time will be dedicated to engaging in exciting and diverse laboratory activities, making every day a new and fulfilling experience.
About RPS
RPS is a leading global professional services firm of over 5000 people. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.
Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy.
We’re RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing support to the Technical Quality Manager to ensure that all aspects of the Quality Management System are adhered to within the laboratory
- Monitor and assess routine Laboratory Quality checks and calibrations, including, but not limited to calibrations of pipettes, balances, suitability checks on new reagents and consumables
- Monitor and maintain register for suppliers and subcontractors and associated activities
- Monitor and maintain the equipment inventory and associated activities
- Assist the Technical Quality Manager in conducting internal audits
- Prepare internal PT samples
- Assist the Technical Quality Manager in the assessment of control chart data to ensure ongoing compliance and identification of trends
- Analysis of gravimetric samples
- Assist with sample preparation for all areas of the laboratory as required
- Wet chemistry analysis
Who we’re looking for?
- Understanding of Quality Control/Quality Assurance processes and their importance within a laboratory environment
- Flexible and methodical approach to all tasks
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proven ability to work with minimal supervision and be able to prioritise workloads, in order to meet demanding deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good working knowledge of Office-based software, including Microsoft Excel and Word
- Good time management skills, attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure
What we offer you
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
What happens next?
The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by an interview with the Team
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. #LI-SY1
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
