qc chemist Newport, Newport, Wales
Job description
The BBI Solutions aim to create a world where everyone has the opportunity for a better quality of life. We have served the global diagnostics industry for over 50 years and due to our continued growth, we are seeking a QC Scientist to join our team. This is a permanent, full-time position based at our site in Crumlin.
Role Overview:
As a QC Scientist you will report into a QC Team Leader and perform incoming, in-process and final quality control testing across the BBI product range. QC Scientists ensure that all QC tests/activities under their job description are carried out on time and in line with set specifications, customer requirements, global/site procedures, industry standards and regulations as required.
Role Requirements
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Carry out incoming, in-process and final testing to support manufacturing and R&D activities using calibrated equipment and in accordance with QC Procedures.
- Ensure all documentation is completed with a “right first time” attitude and following ALCOA principles.
- Raise any out of specification, out of trend results and any quality issues to your line manager in a timely manner.
- Record and investigate out of specification and out of trend results.
- Manage stability trials and perform testing at scheduled intervals, generate stability reports and maintain stability spreadsheets.
- Manage QC inventory.
- Carry out quality monitoring events for the wider company.
- Initiate and complete required changes to QC documentation in accordance with change control procedures.
- Support new product development and product redevelopment.
- Act as key customer contact for specific products and represent QC.
- Participate in quality improvement opportunities within QC and support initiatives undertaken by other departments.
- Support the QC Team Leaders with continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain and improve laboratory 5S.
- Ensure all customer communications are managed promptly and professionally.
- Ensure all activities comply with Health and Safety legislation and BBI policies.
If you are an internal employee applying for this vacancy you and your manager are required to complete an internal transfer form. This needs to be completed in full and attached to your application along with your CV and cover letter.
About BBI Solutions
BBI Solutions has been serving the global diagnostics industry for over 50 years and is the world’s largest independent producer of immuno-diagnostics reagents. We develop and manufacture critical components for the diagnostic industry, but also apply our expertise by delivering solutions that bring critical components together in the development and manufacture of point of care and conventional tests. Furthermore, our Novarum Mobile Diagnostic Platform complements across the diagnostics workflow to interpret and share assay results. This makes BBI unique among IVD suppliers.
Our range of immuno-diagnostics reagents includes human antigens, antibodies, enzymes and serum & plasma products. With manufacturing sites spanning four continents, we produce world-renowned labels for lateral flow, ELISA assay and biosensors, including our high-quality gold nanoparticles and glucose oxidase. The acquisition of German-based DIARECT AG in June 2020 established BBI as the leading provider of antigens in the autoimmune and tick-borne IVD markets.
Benefits
Here at BBI, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees. They play a pivotal role in improving the quality of people’s lives and are focused on delivering exceptional products and technologies. With our employees focused on others, we’re focused on them. That’s why, at BBI, we’re dedicated to providing our employees with access to global resources and site-specific benefits that support their health and wellbeing.
- Competitive Salary with Yearly Salary Reviews
- 5% Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
- Private Health Care Scheme
- Global Employee Wellbeing Programme
- Reward and Recognition Programme
- Commitment to Career Development
- Generous Annual Leave Package
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer A Friend Scheme
- Subsidised Canteen
- Free Onsite Parking/Electrical Charging Points
- State of the Art Facilities – Certified Centres of Excellence
We’re also focused on development, creating an environment that allows our employees to nurture their talent and empowers you to make a difference. This is achieved by providing our employees with access to learning opportunities to help achieve personal career goals.
Equal Opportunities
BBI Solutions are an equal opportunity employer and believe in fair treatment for all candidates. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We ask that all applicants complete an equal opportunity monitoring form on a voluntary basis, with all submissions remaining anonymous. The information on the form will be used for monitoring purposes only and will not be used in any decision affecting you.
Application Process
If this role sounds like it’s for you, click ‘apply’ today. Once we’ve received your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a call. On this call, we’ll be able to tell you a lot more about working here at BBI Solutions, how ‘a day in the life’ of this position looks and discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
