QA/QC Manager

TieTalent; Dunnington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking biotech company as a QA/QC Manager, where you'll lead a skilled team in ensuring quality across innovative microbial products. This dynamic role offers the chance to shape quality systems and drive improvements in lab processes, making a meaningful impact in sustainable agriculture. With a commitment to excellence, you'll collaborate with various teams and oversee quality checks to ensure product standards are met. If you're passionate about quality assurance and want to contribute to groundbreaking agricultural solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension (10% Employer Contribution)

Life Insurance

Private Medical Care

Employee Benefits Programme

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QC/QA in food, pharma, or diagnostics.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage quality systems for microbial products.
• Lead a small QA/QC team in routine testing and operations.

Skills

Quality Control

Inventory Management

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Relevant Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory Tools

Job description

About

QA/QC Manager – £55K+, based on experience – Dunnington, York & Wilton

The Role

Do you have a strong background in quality control and a proven track record in managing quality systems? Are you ready to lead a small, skilled team in a growing biotech company shaping the future of sustainable agriculture?

We are looking for a QA/QC Manager to oversee quality assurance across our microbial product portfolio. You’ll play a central role in developing and managing quality systems while leading a small, high-performing team. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to make a meaningful difference.

You’ll report to the Operations Manager and work closely with Regulatory and Product Development teams. This role will be split between our sites in York and Redcar, with roughly 50% of your time at each location.

Join us and help shape the future of sustainable agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and manage quality systems for our microbial products
2. Lead and support a small QA/QC team in routine testing and operations
3. Oversee raw material quality and liaise with suppliers
4. Manage quality checks and inventory of bulk intermediate products from CMOs
5. Ensure final products, including packaging, meet required quality standards
6. Support regulatory submissions by providing accurate quality documentation
7. Drive improvements in lab and production processes
8. Assist with formulation trials, stability studies, and microbiological testing
9. Report regularly on quality performance and project updates

Company

Azotic Technologies Ltd is an innovative biotech company specialising in the development and commercialisation of novel biologicals for the agricultural sector.

We are a global leader in Biological Nitrogen-Fixation (BNF) and are expanding the commercialisation of our first product, ENVITA, to farmers across the globe. Our technology can fix nitrogen across crops, providing enhanced yield and plant health, savings on nitrogen fertiliser, carbon abatement, and reduced local environmental impact.

With sites in the UK and North America, we are a rapidly developing company with a unique product portfolio and an exciting pipeline beyond nitrogen-fixation.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension (10% Employer Contribution)
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Care
• Employee Benefits Programme
• Performance-related bonus

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 5+ years of experience in QC/QA in industries like food, pharma, or diagnostics
• Is comfortable working with CMOs and managing inventories
• Holds a degree in a relevant science or manufacturing discipline
• Pays close attention to detail and can manage multiple tasks
• Works well with others and brings a proactive mindset
• Communicates clearly and confidently
• Is experienced with Microsoft Office; familiarity with inventory tools is a bonus
• Enjoys taking ownership and achieving team success

Nice-to-have skills

• Quality Control
• Inventory Management

Location

Dunnington, England

Work experience

QA

Languages

• English