QC Analyst

Company Description SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential. At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture, we offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company. Job Description We have an excellent new opportunity for a Quality Control Analyst to join our global organisation. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for performing laboratory development, validation and testing procedures in accordance with the relevant protocols, study plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Assisting the managers in scheduling the department workload, ensuring the laboratory areas are adequately resourced, and that all work is performed in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Key Accountabilities * To perform laboratory work and data analysis in a timely manner and to a high standard. * Provide regular updates to the Study Director(s)/Department Managers regarding the status of ongoing projects and studies, including any deviations, non-conformances and out of specifications immediately. * To assist the Study Director/Scientist in any investigation and/or corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) processes as required. * Ensure that all department laboratories are in compliance with the relevant cleaning, housekeeping and general procedural SOPs. * Provide technical laboratory support for Study Directors/Scientist in conducting investigations and troubleshooting. * Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures and that all risk assessments relevant to the work being performed (COSHH, GMO etc) are read and understood prior to undertaking work. * Perform all relevant Quality Control duties in accordance with the requirements of GMP. * SGS Vitrology personnel shall have sufficient authority to delegate tasks without discharging their responsibility. * Perform all duties and tasks in accordance with relevant GLP and GMP guidelines. * Perform all duties in accordance with SGS Vitrology Health and Safety requirements and Quality Policy. Qualifications Essential * Successful completion of a relevant B.Sc. Hons degree course. * Good communication skills. * First degree, i.e. B.Sc., or a relevant number of years' laboratory experience. Desirable * Some virology experience. * Experience of working in a GLP/GMP environment. * Writing and word-processing skills. * Ability to understand customer needs. * Previous experience of working in a cell culture laboratory. Additional Information Hours : 35 hours per week Salary : 20,000 - 25,000 per annum depending on experience Benefits: 10% performance bonus, retail discount scheme, private health cover after 1 years' service, contributory stakeholder pension scheme and life cover. Qualifications: Essential Successful completion of a relevant B.Sc. Hons degree course. Good communication skills. First degree, i.e. B.Sc., or a relevant number of years' laboratory experience. Desirable Some virology experience. Experience of working in a GLP/GMP environment. Writing and word-processing skills. Ability to understand customer needs. Previous experience of working in a cell culture laboratory. Responsibilities: We have an excellent new opportunity for a Quality Control Analyst to join our global organisation. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for performing laboratory development, validation and testing procedures in accordance with the relevant protocols, study plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Assisting the managers in scheduling the department workload, ensuring the laboratory areas are adequately resourced, and that all work is performed in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Key Accountabilities To perform laboratory work and data analysis in a timely manner and to a high standard. Provide regular updates to the Study Director(s)/Department Managers regarding the status of ongoing projects and studies, including any deviations, non-conformances and out of specifications immediately. To assist the Study Director/Scientist in any investigation and/or corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) processes as required. Ensure that all department laboratories are in compliance with the relevant cleaning, housekeeping and general proce