Quality Control Junior Technician

The Opportunity:

Location: 1 The Markham Centre, Station Road, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PE

Working Hours (Late Shift):

• Monday–Thursday: 13:45–22:30
• Friday: 13:45–18:15

Performs routine quality checks and analytical testing on HPLC columns and in‑house manufactured separation media to ensure all finished products meet required specifications before release. Supports consistent product quality and compliance at the Reading manufacturing site.

• Report to the QC Supervisor.
• Submit goods for final QC testing before customer dispatch.
• Conduct OOS (Out‑of‑Specification) investigations when results fall outside limits.
• Perform analytical QC tests to ensure lot‑to‑lot reproducibility (pore size, surface area, particle size).
• Assist with routine maintenance and validation tasks.
• Follow all EHS procedures and promptly report incidents.
• Follow process instructions and provide improvement feedback.
• Handle additional duties as required.

• BSc in a relevant scientific field or
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a laboratory testing environment.

Knowledge

• Understanding of COSHH (advantage).
• Awareness of chromatography (advantage).
• Familiarity with quality management concepts.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisation and time‑management.
• Effective communication skills.
• Independent analytical thinking.

Competencies

• Ability to work independently.
• Awareness of laboratory hazards.

• Physical activity: walking, standing, bending, lifting/carrying items (