Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 93,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
- Job Title: QC Analyst
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Job Location: Glasgow, Office-based
We would love to hear from you if you're a recent science graduate, and looking to kick-start your career and grow as a QC Analyst within the Virology department!
You would be involved in cell culture-based assays and related activities, including routine cell culture and banking, growing and titrating viruses, and cell-based assays used for the detection of adventitious agents. Good attention to detail and a desire for laboratory work is essential. Some experience in eukaryotic cell culture would be an advantage.
Key Accountabilities
- Perform laboratory work and data analysis in a timely manner and to a high standard, and in accordance with all relevant procedures, Study Plans and SOPs.
- Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with GLP/GMP, as appropriate, and ensure all work is performed in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures and that all risk assessments relevant to the work being performed (COSHH, GMO etc) are read and understood prior to undertaking work. Perform all relevant Quality Control duties in accordance with the requirements of GMP.
- Ensure that all department laboratories are in compliance with the relevant cleaning, housekeeping and general procedural SOPs.
- Provide regular updates to Study Directors/Scientists/Department Managers regarding the status of ongoing projects and studies, including any deviations, non-conformances and out of specifications immediately.
- Assist Study Directors/Scientists/Department Managers in any investigation and/or corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) processes as required, and provide technical laboratory support in conducting investigations and troubleshooting where appropriate.
Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to develop high level of technical competence
- High level of attention to detail required
- Good communication skills
Qualifications
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. BSc Hons in a biological science). Alternative equivalent level of expertise may be appropriate.
Additional Information
Please note, that vaccinations are offered where appropriate to employees with laboratory-based roles, and may be strictly required for certain activities.
If you are enthusiastic about starting a career in the scientific field and eager to learn and grow as a laboratory technician APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.
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