Quality Control Technician

About the role

Avantor is looking for a Quality Control Technician responsible for product quality checks, routine testing and analysis of production output, and accurate documentation of quality control issues. The role involves working with quality control, quality assurance and production teams and following defined procedures while escalating quality issues.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and test raw materials and finished goods against quality standards
• Develop, implement and enforce quality control procedures and standards
• Document inspection results, test data and quality reports; record final results and raw data in SAP
• Perform routine and non-routine chemical testing and operate laboratory instruments (pH meter, conductivity meter, UV spectrophotometer, Karl Fischer titrator, FTIR, titration apparatus) per SOPs
• Follow compendial standards (USP, EP, BP, JP, ACS) and EXCiPACT guidelines, and analyze results to verify compliance
• Maintain laboratory inventory using KANBAN systems and calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment
• Review laboratory data forms, support investigations and customer complaints, and apply disposition labels (accepted, rejected, quarantined)
• Handle hazardous materials safely with appropriate PPE

Required profile

• Diploma in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a related field, or ITE Certificate / Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology, Biotechnology or Environmental Science
• Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a Quality Control laboratory in the pharmaceutical, chemical or life sciences industry
• Experience with compendial testing and cleanroom work is an advantage
• Certification in GLP, ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 17025) or EXCiPACT is a plus
• Safety training for hazardous materials and PPE is required

Required skills

• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
• Formal training in laboratory practices, analytical techniques and GMP/GLP standards preferred
• Familiarity with SAP and equipment calibration desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Ability to work in a diverse team and solve problems analytically