Quality Control Technician Apprentice - DePuy Synthes

Cogent Skills is currently recruiting for a Quality Control Technician Apprentice to join DePuy’s growing team.

The Quality Control Technician Apprentice will be required to:

Carry out QC testing to ensure the ongoing quality of product Interface with other departments to ensure timely release of products and materials Support with laboratory investigations and non-conformance investigations Ensure the principles of cGMP are applied and that all documentation is followed to comply with ISO9000, ISO13485, FDA QSRs and the Medical device directive Support documentation revisions

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position involves:

Ensure that QC testing is performed in a timely manner Day to day performance
- Physical testing of raw material, in process and finished product
- Analytical testing of raw material, in process and finished goods
- Chemical testing of raw material, in process and finished goods
- Management of consumables and materials used in testing
- Cleaning of items for testing within the laboratory
- Execution of the laboratory cleaning program
- Review of internal and external testing data

Quality and Compliance Related Responsibilities

Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations Staff: Responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, national, international and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.

GMP documentation and Quality Systems

Support investigations to assist in the completion of Non-conformance reports and OOS excursions

Training

Ensure that own training records are up to date and complete
Assist in the training of other staff

Validation

Support validation of test methods and equipment for the QC department

External communications

Liaise with sterilisation contractors and approved manufactures to ensure data is retrieved and available Ensure that consumables are ordered in a timely manner to avoid testing delays

Training:

Apprenticeship Standard: Laboratory Technician Level 3.

Training Provider: Blackpool and The Fylde College.

Delivery model: Day release and location. The apprenticeship will typically be delivered over a 24-month period with additional time required to prepare for the End Point Assessment. The apprentice's time will typically be split 80:20 throughout the apprenticeship programme with four days a week spent at the employer premises learning on the job and one day a week spent off-site, undertaking classroom-based and workshop-based training at B&FC.



Training Outcome:

If you demonstrate a pro-active practical aptitude with problem solving skills and are willing to accept responsibility, there will be great opportunities for progression within the company potentially to gain an engineering degree qualification.



Employer Description:
As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Fridays, 8.00am - 1.00pm, without a lunch break. 4 days per week plus a college day.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
  • Posted: 09-Apr-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk