Posiiton - QC Technician 

Site           Fannin Galway

Reporting to: QC Lab Lead

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The QC lab technician duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide Microbiological support to the site,
• Performance of tests and reports of results – pH, Contamination Check, Growth Promotion, Gel Strength, and where applicable trending,
• Weekly testing of R.O. water used for manufacturing and Conductivity of R.O. water and where applicable, trending,
• Culture maintenance – organisms from LGC – ATCC and Public Health England – NCTC,
• Test method, equipment, and product validations,
• Environmental monitoring and examination of settle plates and surface sampling plates from the Environmentally Controlled Area and QC Laboratory,
• Housekeeping/Cleaning schedule – regime of Q.C. Laboratory areas and incubators,
• Ensure all logs for trending/retests are kept up to date,
• Knowledge and compliance to all relevant SOP’s,
• Competency and EQA testing – pH and WASP,
• Consumables Management,
• Equipment calibration and verification,
• Assisting with the senior management into the investigation of non-conforming results and customer complaints,
• Supervision of trainees,
• Assist with the preparation of Laboratory procedures and supporting documentation,
• Ad hoc duties as directed by the Quality Manager or required by the role,
• Adhere to accreditation requirements under ISO17025 and ISO9001.

Experience & profile:

Requirements:

• Relevant third level qualification (e.g. microbiology)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Microbiology laboratory experience,
• Previous Lab experience
• ISO17025 knowledge/experience

Other Information:

Desirable Characteristic

• Pro-active,
• Flexible and adaptive to changing environment,
• Proven problem solving and trouble shooting skills,
• Strong oral and written communication skills,
• Strong interpersonal skills,
• Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Please note although the above is a description of the requirements of the role, as stated in your contract of employment, you may be required to carry out other reasonable duties as the Company may require from time to time.

Please note that all Vital Healthcare staff work within quality management systems and that all the above will apply to the product portfolio.

Vital Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.