Job Description:

Quality Control Associate / Location: Basingstoke, RG24 /Salary £14.14 per hour / Full time 35 hrs Monday to Friday

We're recruiting for Quality control Associate, for a leading global innovator in science and healthcare. This is your chance to be part of meaningful work that directly supports progress in cancer research, environmental protection, and food safety

As a Quality Control Associate, you'll ensure that media products meet high standards of quality and consistency before they are released into clinical, laboratory, and industrial applications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct QC testing to company specifications, including Level 1-3 methods
• Prepare media and support investigations into out-of-specification results
• Keep accurate training records and follow regulatory procedures
• Plan and manage testing timelines and updates for customer service teams
• Record data using SAP Quality Management System
• Maintain lab operations including cleaning, autoclave use, and waste management
• Adhere to Quality System processes and safety practices
• Collaborate with departments including QC, QA, Manufacturing Sciences, Production, and Planning
• Follow testing priorities as directed by senior staff
• Engage in continuous improvement using PPI lean methodology
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines

Qualifications:

• Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) in Microbiology or related discipline - students and qualified by experience (QBE) also considered
• Strong organisational and planning skills with a detail-oriented, methodical approach
• Results-driven mindset with clear prioritisation and goal-setting abilities
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and accurately interpret methods
• Hands-on experience with microbiology QC testing and basic lab techniques (e.g., pipetting, pouring plates, swabbing)
• Calm and structured working style, especially under pressure
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools
• Skilled in troubleshooting and conducting root cause analysis
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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