Quality Assistant

Tropic; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering agricultural gene-editing company dedicated to enhancing food security and sustainability. As a Quality Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance with industry standards while supporting the Quality Management System. This position promises a dynamic work environment with excellent learning opportunities and a chance to make a real-world impact. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance and generous annual leave. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about quality assurance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Medical Cash Plan

25 days annual leave

Group Income Protection

Life Assurance

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience working in an organization operating a Quality Management System (QMS) such as ISO9001:2015.
• Experience compiling documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Team to ensure compliance with ETS and PBI guidelines.
• Daily administration of the QMS including monitoring Non-Conformances.
• Assisting with Internal Audits and creating reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational Skills

Proficiency with Office Software

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Tools

LIMS

eQMS

ERP software

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Assistant to assist in the day to day running and administration of Tropic’s Quality Management System whilst ensuring compliance to Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS) and Plant Breeding Innovation (PBI) guidelines.

Responsibilities

· Supporting the Quality Team to ensure Compliance to Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS) and Plant Breeding Innovation (PBI) guidelines by supporting other teams to understand what these guidelines are

· Supporting the Quality Team to implement and improve QMS processes

· Daily administration of the QMS including monitoring Non-Conformances, CAPAs, Training Records and Document Control

· Monitoring the Quality email inbox and responding as necessary

· Supporting monthly generation of KPI’s

· Assisting with Internal Audits, and creating reports

· Supporting teams on QMS processes

· Supporting the Quality Team when hosting external Audits

· Any ad-hoc responsibilities as reasonably required at this level

Requirements

Essential:

· Attention to detail

· Organisational Skills

· Proficiency with Office Software

· Positive people skills and excellent written & verbal communication skills

· Independent, flexible, and resilient to change

Desirable:

· Analytical, and Problem-solving Skills

· Experience working in an organisation operating a Quality Management System (QMS) such as ISO9001:2015, Excellence Through Stewardship or equivalent

· Experience interacting with core QMS functions such as NC/CAPA, Change Management, Document Control, Audit & Risk Management

· Experience compiling documentation and records

· Experience working on a LIMS, eQMS, ERP software or equivalent

· Experience training and/or supporting others

About Us

Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, processors and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability.

Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust.

Why Join Tropic?

Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Social events throughout the year

Competitive compensation and benefits including: Private Medical Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave, Group Income Protection and Life Assurance

Further Information

Job Location – Norwich UK

Time Requirement – Full Time

Contract – Permanent

Closing date – 20th May 2025

If you are looking to work in a dynamic company, striving towards a real-world impact, then consider joining our team and apply here!