QC Analytics Manager - ELISA Diagnostics Leader

BioChek - Smart Veterinary Diagnostics; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BioChek - Smart Veterinary Diagnostics seeks a QC Analytical Manager to lead QC and analytical operations in a fast-growing diagnostic manufacturing environment. You will manage a team responsible for testing, release, and continuous improvement of ELISA diagnostic kits.

You'll provide technical direction, ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards, and partner with R&D, QA, and Manufacturing to optimize processes and product quality across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in QC, manufacturing science, or diagnostics.
• Experience with ELISA/immunoassay labs is highly desirable.
• Strong data integrity, method validation, and documentation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop QC and Analytical teams
• Oversee testing of raw materials, antigens, conjugates, and final ELISA kits
• Ensure analytical data review, trending, and compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards
• Drive method validation, transfer, and troubleshooting
• Manage equipment calibration and qualification
• Lead investigations, audits, and CAPA implementation
• Develop and monitor KPIs, using data to improve performance
• Identify and implement process improvements (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Support regulatory readiness and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

ELISA/immunoassay lab experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Team development

Education

Biochemistry/Immunology/Biomedical Science degree

Tools

SoftMax Pro

Minitab

JMP

Job description

BioChek - Smart Veterinary Diagnostics seeks a QC Analytical Manager to lead QC and analytical operations in a fast-growing diagnostic manufacturing environment. You will manage a team responsible for testing, release, and continuous improvement of ELISA diagnostic kits.

You'll provide technical direction, ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards, and partner with R&D, QA, and Manufacturing to optimize processes and product quality across the lifecycle.