Description We are working with a FMCG Manufacturer who are looking for a QA Technologist to join their team based in Altrincham. Responsibilities To ensure company and customer quality standards are being met, working along side QA Supervisors and QA Technicians. To ensure that product 'on hold’ is identified clearly and corrective procedure is followed with regard to the specific requirements of that item or product. To ensure good communications are maintained within the organisation. To perform accurately, analysis of the raw materials & certification, product, process, and packaging to determine its suitability for the purpose. To ensure that systems and procedures are being followed to attain the Company’s required product quality, safety, legality and authenticity from raw material preparation through to finished goods. To be involved in customer complaint investigation, helping to get to the root cause and preventative action. Ensure the appropriate traceability systems are maintained and take part in challenges of the traceability system. To liaise with production, warehousing, planning, customer services and senior leadership team to ensure product status is communicated. To be familiar with all departments work instruction, procedures, and methods of analysis, particularly HPLC. To provide an auditing function to ensure that all documentation is accurate and complete, supporting with CCP audit training and team briefings where required. Stock-take of chemicals and equipment to ensure adequate supplies are maintained reporting low levels to QA supervisor. Positive release of finished product through the lab analysis of aflatoxin Qualifications, Experience and skills Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment. Knowledge of QA systems. Food Safety & HACCP. Good communication and organisation skills. Able to work in a noisy and fast paced environment. Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 Benefits: Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Average of 42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts of 2x 07am-19pm & 2x 19pm-07am followed by 4 off.