Posted on October 20th, 2025
With a presence in over 66 countries worldwide, Merck are committed to leading innovation and expertise within the global Life Science industry providing solutions and services within research, biotechnology development and production, and pharmaceutical drug therapy development and production.
The role - Quality Control Technician
You will have an integral role in Merck's commitment to ensuring a positive difference is made to millions of peoples lives through your role as a QC Lab Technician, working within the wider quality control team. You will have a varied, challenging and rewarding role reporting in to the QC Supervisors.
Duties will include:
- Undertaking all general QC testing for raw materials, site water systems, validation and finished goods
- Taking samples from the site water systems
- Participating in the development of relevant procedures, and where required, update of controlled documents to fulfil testing requirements
- Actively utilising SAP for the reporting of QC results and review of final results
- Participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives relating to QC testing activities
- Participating in department training and where required development and performance of training to meet site training needs
- Actively participating in the EHS responsibilities for all functions performed within QC
The successful candidate will:
- Be a graduate with degree in Biological, Life or Chemical Sciences
- Previous experience of working within a GMP environment is beneficial
- High attention to detail at all times
- Excellent communicator
- High Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload
This role is offered on a temporary ongoing basis, working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, 37.5 hours per week with an immediate start available.
Merck are recognised as an employer committed to ensuring a highly diverse workforce that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences, creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.
For further details on this opportunity to join an organisation with a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress please apply today.
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