Lab Technician

Job Title

QC Laboratory Technician

Department

Quality, Technical

Responsible to

Quality Manager

Location

AF Evesham

Main Purpose of the Job

• Ensure a culture of Right First Time quality is promoted within the site and that all customer requirements are met during the manufacturing process

Relationships

Internal – Quality, Technical, Operations, Customer Service, Planning, Supply Chain

External – Amcor customers and suppliers

Principal Accountabilities

• Carry out quality control testing on production orders quickly and accurately
• Carry out quality checks and process confirmations on active production to ensure compliance with all process parameters and requirements
• Take responsibility for decisions around releasing product to customers and guide production operators in quality based decision making
• Management of retained samples and technical administration of data
• Work closely with wider quality team to communicate details of failures and assist in investigations
• Actively participate in the internal audit process
• Carry out the calibration of testing equipment
• Raise certificates of analysis (CoA) and communicate results with customer
• Assist with general quality & technical enquires
• Work with Operations and Planning teams to aid the efficient running of production

This list is not exhaustive but represents the main responsibilities of the role. In addition to the above, the job holder is expected to undertake any task as directed by his/her line manager that could be reasonably expected within the remit described and is within his/her capability.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• A-level qualifications with a focus on science, technology or engineering subjects
• Experience within a scientific, laboratory or QC testing environment preferred
• Experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience carrying out audits and process checks beneficial but not expected
• Ability to assist in quality investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Good computer skills

Equal Opportunities

Amcor is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect.  All employees are expected to promote and work fully in line with the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Amcor Core Values

Safety: We actively take care of each others wellbeing, everyday. We eliminate risks to provide a safe and healthy workplace

Customers: We put our customers at the centre of what we do. We help them succeed and we grow together

Winning: We work with people across Amcor and beyond to find the better way

Agility: We adapt quickly to succeed in an everchanging world

Sustainability: We collaborate to create a better future for our company, our communities and the environment