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Medical & Life Sciences
Permanent
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
MEDICAL DEVICES / PHARMACEUTICALS / BIOTECHNOLOGY
BASED LIVINGSTON – EXCELLENT SALARY PLUS BENEFITS
FULL TIME AND PERMANENT
Based in Livingston, our client is a well-known and highly successful life sciences and medical device business. From their volume manufacturing site in Livingston, the company supports medical and life science products in a range of markets. The business is going through unprecedented growth in terms of demand, output and new staff. In order to continue their development as a site, they now need to make the key hire of a Quality Control Manager.
Reporting into the Senior Leadership Team, the Quality Control Manager will lead and develop a team of quality control technicians. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for testing all incoming goods, in process and final product quality testing for Microbiology and Chemistry. This person has a demonstrated ability to structure and optimise within a laboratory setting to contribute to the continued success of the business. Key responsibilities will include:
The relevant candidate will be educated to degree calibre or better in chemistry, biology or microbiology. This role will suit proven Quality Control (QC) Managers or Supervisors from other highly regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or GMP/GLP sites. An understanding of ISO 13485, ETOX (Ethylene Oxide sterilisation), modern Quality Control best practice and techniques in both a lab and manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage.
Alongside the challenge and excellent job security and development, the chosen candidate can expect a good base salary, a performance related bonus, inclusion into the site wide profit bonus and pension scheme. The role will be day shift with flexi-time working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
To apply to this role please contact our recruitment partner Bruce Hydes at ESS Recruit.
MEDICAL DEVICES / PHARMACEUTICALS / BIOTECHNOLOGY
BASED LIVINGSTON – EXCELLENT SALARY PLUS BENEFITS
FULL TIME AND PERMANENT
Based in Livingston, our client is a well-known and highly successful life sciences and medical device business. From their volume manufacturing site in Livingston, the company supports medical and life science products in a range of markets. The business is going through unprecedented growth in terms of demand, output and new staff. In order to continue their development as a site, they now need to make the key hire of a Quality Control Manager.
Reporting into the Senior Leadership Team, the Quality Control Manager will lead and develop a team of quality control technicians. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for testing all incoming goods, in process and final product quality testing for Microbiology and Chemistry. This person has a demonstrated ability to structure and optimise within a laboratory setting to contribute to the continued success of the business. Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensure the efficient and effective day to day running of the Quality Control Laboratory, such as prioritisation of testing work load and cultivation and review of trending data.
- Upgrade or replacement, as appropriate, outdated test methods in accordance with regulatory standards to optimise efficiency within the laboratory.
- Approve assay results and in conjunction with Quality Assurance, make decisions on the fate of in-process material/releasing materials for operational use.
- Ensure that all equipment is maintained and calibrated according to the appropriate schedules.
- Routinely participate in external and internal audits.
- Responsible for training and development of Quality Control staff.
- Contribute as a member of the second-tier leadership team within the business.
- Responsible for ensuring the Laboratory complies with Health and Safety legislation and that a strong regard for Health and Safety is instilled.
The relevant candidate will be educated to degree calibre or better in chemistry, biology or microbiology. This role will suit proven Quality Control (QC) Managers or Supervisors from other highly regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or GMP/GLP sites. An understanding of ISO 13485, ETOX (Ethylene Oxide sterilisation), modern Quality Control best practice and techniques in both a lab and manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage.
Alongside the challenge and excellent job security and development, the chosen candidate can expect a good base salary, a performance related bonus, inclusion into the site wide profit bonus and pension scheme. The role will be day shift with flexi-time working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
To apply to this role please contact our recruitment partner Bruce Hydes at ESS Recruit.
