Qc Technician

• Reference: JLS QCT
• Location: Bridgend
• Salary: £23k
• Type: Full time
• Start: ASAP

Just Life Sciences are seeking a QC Analyst for a leading Life Sciences business, with the hours of Mon to Friday 8am to 4.30pm

Purpose of the role is to carry out special analysis on samples from overseas production, Technical Services and Research and Development Laboratories.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Responsibilities:
• ❖ To analyse interpret, and report results on specific products from Production, Research & Development and Technical Services. This will require the ability to follow set test methods with attention to detail (For example: acid/base titration, particle size analysis, SEM, optical microscopy, UV/Vis & FT-IR spectroscopy).
• ❖ To develop and extend own ability beyond basic QC testing to cover additional testing requirements such as porosity & surface area measurement, GC/HPLC analyses, atomic absorption.
• ❖ To attend suitable training courses when available to broaden knowledge and experience in relation to the various analytical techniques used within the QC lab.
• ❖ Calibration of analytical instrumentation where needed.
• ❖ Carry out environmental test work as and when required.
• ❖ To develop new analysis and application methods when required and use literature research/sources where needed to help identify suitable approaches.
• ❖ To help maintain the required level of Health and Safety within the QC lab including upkeep of H&S databases (e.g. COSHH, SDS, Risk Assessments).
• ❖ Carry out other duties and special projects when required as directed by Management.
• Education/Experience
• ❖ Background knowledge of chemical and analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• ❖ Qualified to degree level in chemistry, analytical chemistry or an associated discipline (or equivalent).
• ❖ Experience in an analytical environment and associated techniques.
• ❖ Development of new analysis and application methods.
• ❖ General upkeep of equipment and laboratory including ordering of laboratory equipment/consumables.

• Just Life Sciences

  • 2a Foster Drive,
    Cardiff,
    CF23 9BZ
  • Mobile 07968 551450
  • Email justyn.withey@justlifesciences.com