QC Manager

TieTalent; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a QC Manager to oversee quality control and assay departments in a dynamic medical diagnostic environment. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to manage daily operations, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and lead cross-departmental initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Life Sciences, particularly within Medical Devices, and possess effective team management and communication skills. Join a collaborative team where your expertise in electrophoresis and quality control will make a significant impact on product excellence and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Life Sciences, preferably in Medical Devices/IVD.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices and Quality Control.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of quality control and assay departments.
• Investigate product issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train personnel in practical and theoretical aspects.

Skills

Life Science background

Knowledge of laboratory practices

Quality Control experience

Team management skills

Knowledge in Electrophoresis

Effective communication

Job description

Partner Job CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical

CK Group is recruiting for a QC Manager on behalf of a medical diagnostic company. The role involves managing the quality control and assay departments across haemostasis, gel electrophoresis, and capillary electrophoresis divisions. This is a permanent position based at the Sunderland and Gateshead sites, with Mon-Fri day shifts.

The Role:

Manage the daily operations of the quality control and assay departments, including routine testing, value assignment, review, and product release. Monitor product performance via external quality assessment and collaborate with internal departments to investigate issues.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan and coordinate assay/quality control activities to meet product release and EQA deadlines, proactively addressing potential delays.
2. Investigate and implement corrective and preventative actions for ongoing product issues reported by QC or other sources.
3. Review assay/quality control outputs for compliance with specifications and initiate remedial actions if necessary.
4. Provide accurate updates to management and the executive board as needed.
5. Lead cross-departmental meetings, ensuring proper documentation of outcomes for regulatory purposes.
6. Develop expertise in electrophoresis and haemostasis to support quality activities.
7. Gain comprehensive knowledge of software used across divisions.
8. Train personnel in practical and theoretical aspects, maintaining up-to-date training records.
9. Manage testing materials and stock control to ensure timely testing.
10. Handle HR tasks such as leave requests, performance reviews, and recruitment interviews.
11. Maintain and create documentation aligned with regulatory standards.

Your Background:

• Strong Life Science background, preferably in Medical Devices/IVD.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices and Quality Control in the industry.
• Interest and knowledge in Electrophoresis, Capillary Electrophoresis, and Haemostasis.
• Experience with change requests, non-conformances, and deviations.
• Effective team management skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and communicative.

Apply: All applicants must have entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote the job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.