ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well‑being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting‑edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant‑based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum‑based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonise our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.
About ADM Protexin Ltd
ADM Protexin LTD manufactures innovative, research‑based live bacteria products of the highest quality for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets. With head office, manufacturing and distribution facilities based in Somerset, ADM Protexin distributes to over 90 countries worldwide. Learn more at www.protexin.com.
The Role
In this role you will be responsible for performing quality control activities to ensure that incoming materials, purified water, in‑process materials, and finished products comply with approved specifications, pharmaceutical GMP, and food safety requirements.
Goods In and Material Control
- Perform quality checks on raw materials, packaging components, and consumables.
- Verify incoming materials against approved specifications, supplier documentation, and Certificates of Analysis.
- Ensure correct labelling, quarantine status, traceability, and storage of materials in accordance with GMP and food safety requirements.
- Maintain raw material specifications as required.
Sampling and Environmental Monitoring
- Carry out sampling of raw materials, purified water, in‑process materials, and finished products in accordance with approved SOPs.
- Process and prepare samples for analysis while maintaining sample integrity and preventing contamination.
- Conduct environmental monitoring activities (e.g. air, surface, personnel, water) in manufacturing and sampling areas.
- Assist in the administration of sample processing.
Quality Control Checks
- Perform routine QC checks and inspections in accordance with approved test methods and specifications.
- Review results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Identify, document, and escalate deviations, non‑conformances, and OOS results.
Retained Samples
- Manage retained samples of materials and finished products in line with GMP and food safety requirements.
- Ensure retained samples are correctly labelled, stored, and logged.
- Maintain retained sample inventories and records.
Certificates of Analysis (CoA)
- Prepare Certificates of Analysis for finished products.
- Ensure CoAs accurately reflect approved specifications and test results.
- Release CoAs in accordance with GMP and food safety procedures.
Compliance and Continuous Improvement
- Support internal audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of QC processes, procedures, and food safety controls.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline, or other higher‑level education in a relevant subject, HNC, HND, FdSc and DipHE.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality assurance or quality control in a pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of GMP and/or food safety standards, and quality systems.
Your Future Perspective
- Challenging tasks, short decision‑making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
- Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
- A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. All colleagues can join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network, as well as the company‑wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
- Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
- An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidised health & fitness offers.
- Managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility needed to meet the demands of work and life.
- Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
- ADM promotes mental health awareness, providing a network of Mental Health First Aiders and training all new starters in ‘Mental Health Aware’ within three months of joining.
Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of under‑represented groups in the workplace.
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