Senior Quality Control Technician / Warrington WA1, Salary £14.01 per hr / Full time 12 month contract.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the scientific and diagnostics sector, who are seeking a Senior Quality Control Technician to join their established QC team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong laboratory experience to step into a key technical role with real impact on production quality and delivery.

About the Role

As a Senior Quality Control Technician, you will take ownership of laboratory housekeeping processes while supporting the team through high‑quality QC testing, instrument calibration, and continuous improvement activities.

You'll ensure testing is carried out in line with strict regulatory standards, directly influencing product integrity, availability, and the organisation's ability to meet production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out QC testing on intermediate and finished goods following established procedures
Maintain high housekeeping standards, including cleaning activities and managing laboratory consumable supplies
Review QC documentation for bulk, intermediate, and finished‑goods testing
Perform routine instrument calibrations and take ownership of calibration scheduling
Train colleagues on cleaning procedures, calibration routines, and relevant QC tasks
Support or lead process improvements, quality investigations, and development projects
Ensure all activities align with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 18385 DNA forensic quality standardsSkills & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant life science discipline or equivalent industry experience
Experience working within a quality‑controlled laboratory environment
Knowledge of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is desirable but not essential
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow procedures accurately
Confident communicator with the ability to train others
Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines

Why This Role?

Join a respected scientific organisation with a strong quality culture
Play a key role in ensuring product integrity and supporting production schedules
Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and development projects
Gain valuable experience in a regulated, ISO‑accredited laboratory environment

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