Job type
ContractLocation
MaidstoneWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Scientific And EngineeringIndustry
Scientific and R&DPay
£21 - £25 per hour / £38k - £42k perm equivalent
Associate QC Analyst | Kent | 18-Month Contract | £21 - £25 Per Hour / £38k - 42k equivalent | Quality Control
Your new company
Join a global leader in the diagnostics space with 40+ years of experience delivering innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes. With cutting-edge manufacturing facilities across the UK, US, and Canada, this organisation provides intelligent diagnostic systems, reagents, and raw materials to healthcare professionals, labs, and pharmaceutical partners worldwide. Their culture is built on integrity, innovation, and inclusion—offering a collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to advancing global health.
Your new role
- Conduct testing and analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, and final products to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Lead or support lab investigations, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate proficiency testing programs and maintain accurate laboratory records
- Develop and maintain SOPs, assay specifications, and validation documentation
- Manage non-conformances, change controls, and CAPAs within the quality system
- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and audit-ready
What you'll need to succeed
- 2+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally within a regulated or scientific environment
- A degree in a relevant scientific or technical field (e.g., life sciences, chemistry, engineering) would be advantageous but not a necessity.
- Proven ability to assess and solve moderately complex problems by analysing data and evaluating multiple factors
- A detail-oriented mindset with a methodical and thorough approach to tasks
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively across teams and departments
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Izzy.DeMeo@Hays.com or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.