Quality Control Technician

Manpower Ashford are recruiting for a Quality Control Technician for one of our client based in Ashford, Kent.

Temporary Position - 36.25 hrs per week Monday - Friday

Under regular supervision evaluate, inspect and analyse raw materials, intermediates and finished goods by performing basic sensory and/or physical and/or analytical tests to secure compliance with product safety regulations, specifications and standards.

Core Responsibilities

In addition to those associated to QC Technician;

Perform a variety of quality control related sensory assessments including organoleptic (e.g. odour & taste) and visual determinations (e.g. colour and appearance).
Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. chemical tests to determine pH, acid values) using wet chemical methods such as titration, saponification etc.
Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. specific gravity, refractive index, melting point, flashpoint) to determine the physical characteristics of the sample
Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. chromatography, GC-MS, infra-red, ICP) to determine the composition of samples tested.
Enter results into laboratory books / systems such as SAP.
Document non-conformance. Extract, analyse, summarise and collect data for material related investigations.
Academic Background

High School Diploma within a technical field such as Chemistry, Biology, etc. with experience in chemistry or laboratory techniques and general equivalency development (GED) is required.
Professional Experience

Overall work experience of 1 to 2 years in a similar position.
Previous background in Sensory Evaluation and/or Analytical QC required.
Technical Skills

Laboratory and/or QC techniques required.
Good computer knowledge with such systems as SAP, Databases, Microsoft Office products is preferred.
Operational experience of a laboratory environment, analytical equipment and instruments such as weighing balance, Densitometer, Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer Titrator, Sieve testing equipment, GC is preferred.
Knowledge of chemical substances, hazardous material and related local regulations.
Basic Sensory evaluation capability / potential capability preferred