Quality Control Officer

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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Support internal audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QC processes, procedures, and food safety controls.

• 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.

• 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…