Quality Control Analyst

Job Scope
High level purpose of function
Responsible for receiving and analyzing incoming materials, product intermediates and finalized products for Research & Development and Production using a range of analytical instruments. Skilled specialist in a specific area or scope of the laboratory. Participates in problem solving, technical troubleshooting exercises, and technical discussions where needed. Mentor and trainer for technicians.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
Overall areas of responsibility and activities
· Perform testing of all routine control plan inspection items and significant special requests analyses using a variety of laboratory instruments.
· Specialize and take on more responsibility in a specific area or scope of the laboratory.
· Execute work instructions accurately and follow protocol.
· Perform basic data analysis, interpret data and report data/results as instructed. Organize test results in the expected template and/or LIMS system, maintain control charts, and take correct actions when results are found to be out of specification.
· Able to troubleshoot instrument basic and advance problems, utilizing the help of suppliers or experts for more major issues.
· Understand the fundamentals of method development and validation and take a major part in the execution side.
· Execute method improvement plans; write and update standard operating procedures as needed.
· Mentor and train colleagues on practical aspects of the analysis methods such as sample preparation and running instruments, according to work instructions and risk assessments.
· Perform regular (daily, weekly, monthly) preventive maintenance on instruments as instructed by instrument owner. Maintain instruments to a high standard.
· As required, take on equipment ownership responsibility including:
Ensure consumables, chemicals and other tools required for the instrument are in stock and ordered on time.
Set up and ensure preventive maintenance routines are followed by all users.
Ensure continuous adherence to 5S around the equipment and its workstation by all users.
Ensure only trained users are using the equipment.

· Understand the fundamentals of quality assurance and quality control principles and relevant quality management system requirements (control plan, non-conformity management, deviation and change management, control samples and control charts, calibration management, ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO17025, etc.)
· Adhere to and ensure 5S and safety protocols are maintained within the laboratory work environment. Always work with safety as first priority.


Requirements
Education or other qualifications or competences relevant in order to succeed in the job
Qualifications/education/experience
· Bachelor´s degree (or technical school degree) in a technical field is preferred.
· Significant relevant previous laboratory and work experience.
· Hands-on experience using a set of relevant analytical instruments and measurement equipment.
· Experience within a quality control work environment is a plus.
· Curious, technically educated, and with an interest in a laboratory career in industry.
· Brings significant relevant soft skills to the job.
· Familiar with the concepts of method development and method validation.
· Familiar with quality assurance and quality control principles, and quality management system requirements (ISO90001, IATF16949, ISO17025, etc.).

Personal success factors (Consider Bold – Passionate – Excellent)
· Excellent English written and oral skills, Swedish is a plus.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Highly organised and results driven, strong of quality and an eye for detail.
· Proactive, adaptable, and accountable.
· Able to learn and acquire new information quickly.
· Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently.
· Ability to work in a high profile and often high-pressured international environment.
· Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit, and a sense of humor.
· Passionate & purpose driven