Quality Advisor

Chemify Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemify Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to maintain and improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001:2015. You will plan and run internal audits across laboratory, manufacturing and operations, investigate non-conformances, and drive CAPAs.

You will create and maintain SOPs and quality records, prepare for external audits, and collaborate with Health & Safety on integrated risk assessments. Training and KPI reporting form key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Advisor role in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and QMS principles.
• Experience with internal audits/inspections and CAPA processes.
• Ability to author clear SOPs and maintain documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and clear, confident communication.
• Experience collaborating with Health & Safety on compliant improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, administer, and improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001:2015.
• Plan and conduct internal audits across labs, manufacturing, and operations.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints; drive CAPAs.
• Create, review, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality records.
• Assist with external audits and certification visits.
• Coordinate with Health & Safety on integrated risk assessments and improvements.
• Deliver quality inductions and refresher training for employees and contractors.
• Collect and report quality KPIs; highlight trends for management review.
• Support supplier quality assessments and incoming inspections.
• Support root cause analysis using 5 Whys, fishbone, etc.
• Maintain document control system with versioning and archiving.
• Onboard new starters to quality processes and expectations.
• Promote right-first-time culture across production, lab, and engineering.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Internal audits

CAPA / root cause analysis

Documentation / SOP writing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization / multitasking

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

HNC/HND or degree in science/engineering/quality or related field

Job description

Chemify is revolutionising chemistry. We are creating a future where the synthesis of previously unimaginable molecules, drugs, and materials is instantly accessible.

Job Description

• Support the maintenance, administration, and continuous improvement of Chemify's Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001:2015
• Plan and conduct internal audits and inspections across laboratory, manufacturing, and operational areas, reporting findings and tracking actions to closure
• Support the investigation of non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints, helping teams identify root causes and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
• Create, review, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality records, ensuring documentation is accurate, controlled, and up to date
• Support preparation for, and participation in, external audits and certification body visits
• Work closely with Health & Safety Advisors on shared compliance priorities, coordinating on integrated risk assessments, inspections, and improvement initiatives across Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental requirements
• Deliver quality inductions and refresher training to employees and contractors, promoting awareness of quality standards, procedures, and best practice
• Collect, analyse, and report quality performance data and KPIs, highlighting trends and supporting management review
• Support supplier and vendor quality assessments, including incoming inspection processes and supplier corrective action requests
• Assist operational and laboratory teams with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools (e.g. 5 Whys, fishbone analysis)
• Maintain the document control system, ensuring version control, approvals, and archiving are managed in line with company procedure
• Support new starter onboarding by introducing quality processes, systems, and expectations
• Champion a right-first-time culture, working with production, lab, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process and quality improvement
• Keep up to date with relevant regulatory and industry standards, escalating changes that may affect Chemify's quality obligations

Essential Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in a scientific, engineering, quality, or related discipline — or equivalent demonstrable experience in a quality role

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Advisor role, ideally within a regulated, technical, laboratory, or manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and quality management system principles
• Experience conducting or supporting internal audits and inspections
• Experience supporting non-conformance, CAPA, or root cause analysis processes
• Experience with document control systems and writing clear, effective SOPs and work instructions
• Comfortable collaborating closely with Health & Safety colleagues on shared compliance and continuous improvement priorities
• Strong attention to detail, with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, able to train and influence colleagues at all levels on quality standards and expectations
• Well organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or equivalent tools

Beneficial Skills

• CQI/IRCA Internal Auditor qualification, or working towards one
• Experience in a chemistry, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environment
• Experience with electronic QMS or document management software
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 within an integrated management system
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification, or exposure to Health & Safety practice
• Awareness of Lean or Six Sigma continuous improvement tools
• Experience operating within a growing or scaling organisation