Job Introduction
QC Analyst - Raw Materials team - Early shift
05.30am - 2.00pm - Monday - Friday (with every second Friday off) = 36 hour working week. Yes we work a nine day fortnight.
Site-based in Skipton, please only apply if you can reliably commute to Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2RW
Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. It’s a great time to join our modern Skipton facility and further investment for the Skipton site means that we’re in an exciting period of positive change for the business.

SO, WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a QC Analyst you are involved in carrying out testing (chemical and administrative) on raw materials, semi-finished products, veterinary medicinal products and packaging materials. Stability research and calibration of analysis equipment is also part of your work. All QC activities are performed according to established procedures and according to the Dechra Quality Management System

• Collection, receipt and archiving of samples of raw materials, packaging, wage products, labels, semi-finished products, end products and water samples. Taking swab samples for monitoring and cleaning validations.
• Performing regular maintenance and minor repairs, keeping clean and calibrating equipment, materials and spaces.
• Perform tests on raw materials, semi-finished products and packaging materials before use in production, using a wide range of analysis equipment.
• The release of raw materials, semi-finished products and packaging materials for use in production
• Performing tests on end products for the release of products for the market, using a wide range of analysis equipment.
• Perform analysis for process, product, cleaning and equipment validation studies
• Conducting analysis for stability studies
• Carry out analysis for method transfers to or from other laboratories.
• Checking and checking analysis data, documents, methods and procedures.
• Correct interpretation, processing and reporting of analysis data in electronic data systems and validation protocols.
• Preparing analysis certificates for customers.
• Conducting examinations as a result of Out-of-Specification results, deviations and other quality-related investigations.
• Keeping in touch with relevant departments to ensure that analytical tests are performed on time.
• Keeping inventory and orders of chemicals, consumer goods and parts of equipment.
• Drafting of specifications incl. Analytical regulations for raw materials, wage products, semi-finished products, packaging, labels and end products.
• Drafting of procedures relating to the departmental work and handling it according to the regulations.
• Collaborate with team colleagues to ensure that the workplace environment remains at a high level regarding quality and cleanliness and complies with company and legislative standards at all times;
• Ensure both your own health and safety and that of others, ensure that all company safety and quality systems and relevant legislation are complied with, ask questions and report any incidents or suggestions to the manager;

SO, WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a QC Analyst you are involved in carrying out testing (chemical and administrative) on raw materials, semi-finished products, veterinary medicinal products and packaging materials. Stability research and calibration of analysis equipment is also part of your work. All QC activities are performed according to established procedures and according to the Dechra Quality Management System

• Collection, receipt and archiving of samples of raw materials, packaging, wage products, labels, semi-finished products, end products and water samples. Taking swab samples for monitoring and cleaning validations.
• Performing regular maintenance and minor repairs, keeping clean and calibrating equipment, materials and spaces.
• Perform tests on raw materials, semi-finished products and packaging materials before use in production, using a wide range of analysis equipment.
• The release of raw materials, semi-finished products and packaging materials for use in production
• Performing tests on end products for the release of products for the market, using a wide range of analysis equipment.
• Perform analysis for process, product, cleaning and equipment validation studies
• Conducting analysis for stability studies
• Carry out analysis for method transfers to or from other laboratories.
• Checking and checking analysis data, documents, methods and procedures.
• Correct interpretation, processing and reporting of analysis data in electronic data systems and validation protocols.
• Preparing analysis certificates for customers.
• Conducting examinations as a result of Out-of-Specification results, deviations and other quality-related investigations.
• Keeping in touch with relevant departments to ensure that analytical tests are performed on time.
• Keeping inventory and orders of chemicals, consumer goods and parts of equipment.
• Drafting of specifications incl. Analytical regulations for raw materials, wage products, semi-finished products, packaging, labels and end products.
• Drafting of procedures relating to the departmental work and handling it according to the regulations.
• Collaborate with team colleagues to ensure that the workplace environment remains at a high level regarding quality and cleanliness and complies with company and legislative standards at all times;
• Ensure both your own health and safety and that of others, ensure that all company safety and quality systems and relevant legislation are complied with, ask questions and report any incidents or suggestions to the manager;