Microbiology Site Quality Lead

ALS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Buy extra leave

Sick pay

Salary progression

Awards rewards

Perkbox access

Study support

Pension plan

Car parking

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Site Quality Officer based at the Shrewsbury site to maintain and enhance the Quality Management System. The role focuses on auditing, method validation, investigations, and coordinating CAPA activities to ensure compliance with SOPs and procedures.

You will contribute to staff training, calibration schedules, and continuous quality improvements, while supporting a proactive quality culture across the site.

Qualifications

• A degree in a Science-related field advantageous.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with a solid understanding of validation protocols and procedures.
• A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively both within the team and with external clients.
• Good organisational abilities, capable of managing multiple tasks and working to deadlines.
• High computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to remain objective and uphold quality standards in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the review and amendment of SOPs, and authorise the issue of documents.
• Ensure that all SOPs and procedures are current, and relevant staff are trained in updated procedures.
• Coordinate and document investigations, ensuring timely submission and completion in line with ALS procedures.
• Perform corrective/preventive actions for non-conforming work, complaints, and internal audits, followed by effectiveness checks.
• Perform internal audits, spot checks, and follow up on action items to ensure timely resolution of identified issues

Skills

Auditing

Method validation

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Science degree

Job description

ALS is seeking a Site Quality Officer based at the Shrewsbury site to maintain and enhance the Quality Management System. The role focuses on auditing, method validation, investigations, and coordinating CAPA activities to ensure compliance with SOPs and procedures.

You will contribute to staff training, calibration schedules, and continuous quality improvements, while supporting a proactive quality culture across the site.