Senior Quality Control Technician (Liquid Handling)

Location: On-site in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom, with the role based in Melbourn

Company

hirify.global develops liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management products that support scientific research and human health.

What you will do

• Conduct in-process and final quality checks on consumables and products prepared for dispatch.
• Inspect incoming stock and verify parts against specifications, drawings, and Certificates of Conformity.
• Perform volumetric testing of liquid handling consumables and develop improved testing methods and equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations using methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and 8D.
• Track, analyse, and report global quality KPIs, identifying trends and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
• Document new inspection techniques, manage non-conforming products, and support continuous improvement and new-product projects.

Requirements

• Experience in quality, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Practical experience with volumetric testing or other precision measurement techniques.
• Experience with structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and quality KPI reporting.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; experience with ISO 13485 or cGMP is beneficial.
• Comfort using manufacturing planning systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Nice to have

• Practical knowledge of statistics, control charts, capability analysis, and ongoing statistical control monitoring.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work across Production, Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and QARA teams.
• Private medical insurance.
• Generous pension plan.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.