Manager, Centralized Data and Sampled Management

Parexel; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary diagnostic laboratory in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the maintenance of ISO 17025-compliant systems and ensure quality documentation control. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of laboratory experience and expertise in quality assurance. This full-time, onsite role involves delivering training and supporting a collaborative team, with a focus on continuous improvement and health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in the laboratory sector.
• Minimum 3 years working in quality assurance within an accredited laboratory.
• Experience with ISO 17025:2017 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance of ISO 17025:2017-compliant QMS.
• Oversee the creation and control of quality documentation.
• Manage the CAPA system.
• Deliver quality-related training.
• Organise and chair the annual Management Review.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confident communicator

Excellent written and spoken English

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Join our friendly, growing veterinary diagnostic laboratory, where quality, client care and great teamwork are at the heart of what we do. We're UKAS‑accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in Biochemistry & Haematology and provide a wide range of diagnostic services, including clinical pathology, microbiology and molecular biology. You'll be working alongside experienced biomedical scientists and a supportive veterinary team, serving mainly companion‑animal clinics with an interesting and varied caseload. With new molecular services launching, recent refurbishments, and a new LIMS on the way, it's an exciting time to join us.

Responsibilities

• Leading the maintenance of our ISO 17025:2017‑compliant QMS
• Overseeing the creation and control of all quality documentation
• Managing the CAPA system, including root‑cause analysis and trend reviews
• Supporting staff in understanding and applying QMS principles
• Delivering quality‑related training
• Maintaining a Quality Improvement Programme to drive ongoing development
• Acting as the main contact for UKAS and coordinating annual assessments
• Planning and carrying out internal audits and monitoring QMS performance
• Meeting regularly with Senior Management to share updates and review risks
• Organising and chairing the annual Management Review
• Preparing annual QMS reports, including audits, QC/EQA, validations and improvements
• Supporting Health & Safety compliance (ISO 45001)
• Acting as Training Officer – developing training and competency assessments with Section Heads and maintaining UKAS‑compliant documentation

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator who can engage and support teams
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Able to work collaboratively on site for at least 3 days per week
• At least 5 years' experience in the laboratory sector
• At least 3 years working in quality assurance within an accredited laboratory
• Experience with ISO 17025:2017 is desirable

Location: Head Office Milton Keynes.

Job type: Full‑time, onsite.