Job Description QC Laboratory Technician 12 months Fixed Term, full-time position with competitive remuneration and benefitsLocation: Wellington - Upper Hutt, New ZealandUpskill and growth in an area you are passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouragedJoin a professional, friendly, inclusive team and environmentJoin a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation The primary responsibility of the QC Laboratory Technician is to perform and document tests within the Immunology QC Laboratory, monitor assay performance, plan and coordinate own workload, and contribute to ensuring the smooth running of their area to meet schedules for the release of final and intermediate products. The QC Laboratory Technician sits within the Global Animal Health Manufacturing organisation and reports to the QC Manager. What You Will Do Responsibilities include, however not limited to: Test antigen and/or vaccine to required standards, according to set schedules/timelines by: Planning, conducting, reporting, and interpreting routine laboratory assays in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Ensuring adequate stocks of reagents, test materials, and equipment are available to perform tests on time Accurately record all test data/observations by: Documenting all tasks in test records, worksheets, or logbooks in accordance with Good Documentation PracticePeer reviewing work of other team members on procedures in which they are fully trained Maintain housekeeping standards by: Performing housekeeping tasks in accordance with SOPs and GLPCompleting regular assigned housekeeping inspectionsMaintaining lab equipment in fully operational state of calibration/validation, including performing routine calibrationsReferring to, understanding, and following applicable Global Quality Policies Minimise Events/invalid test assays by: Monitoring assays for unusual occurrences including preparing and reviewing trends of assay resultsInvestigating and reporting on EventsNotifying supervisor of potential failures, recording faults and rectifying common faults independently Contribute to the continuous improvement and introduction of new methods in the department by: Implementing assigned CAPA identified in investigationsPerforming routine test method or equipment validations under directionAuthoring or technically reviewing SOPs for procedures in which they are fully trained Be an active member of the QC team by: Completing training in assigned area/tasksProviding on-the-job training for other members of the QC teamSupporting other team members' initiativesDocumentation and Reporting ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain documentation in accordance with Company and relevant quality standardsProduce/assist with SOP development and SOP updatesFollow global and local procedures to ensure that you are familiar with the required reporting processes and timelines for Events, Adverse Events, and Product Quality complaints What You Must Have Science degree (Immunology, Molecular Biology)ELISA testing - experience requiredPCR testing - experience requiredExperience in a laboratory environment – essentialUnderstanding of GMP/GLP - requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills What You Can Expect Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged, and being part of a trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisationExposure to upskill and develop in your roleFlexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsetsJoining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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