Quality Assurance Advisor

LGC ASSURE; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of doping control seeks a QA professional to manage and evolve QA policies. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, leading audits, and providing training. Join a collaborative team dedicated to quality assurance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited or GxP regulated environment.
• Ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct management system audits for ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.
• Provide leadership and develop training programs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

Background education in Chemistry or Natural Sciences

Job description

• Department: Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

Company Description

LGC ASSURE is a business unit within LGC Group, bound together by the core purpose of “Science for a Safer World”. LGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Services is an internationally recognised world-class testing laboratory that specialises in banned substance and anti-doping testing. We operate in 3 key categories: Animal sports medication and doping control, Human drug testing, and Supplement testing and product certification.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the QA section for a professional to work alongside our industry leading scientists at our laboratories in Fordham, Cambridgeshire.

Established over 180 years ago, LGC are recognised as a global leader in the field of doping control, drug surveillance and supply chain assurance.

Taking a leading role and working collaboratively with our team of scientists, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day management and evolution of QA policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with International regulatory and legal requirements. LGC’s laboratory being accredited to ISO/IEC 17025

In addition, the successful applicant may also have responsibility for a range of environmental, health and safety initiatives.

Job Purpose

• Assure compliance with ISO/IEC ISO 17025
• Define local policies, procedures and systems and ensure they are effectively communicated, implemented, monitored and maintained.
• Provide leadership, advice & support, where everyone takes responsibility for a compliant workplace

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and report management system audits to assure policies and procedures meet all requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and customer requirements
• Provide decisive leadership and practical advice to management and staff. Develop training programmes and communication materials
• Effectively prioritise time to critical projects, collaborating with staff: scientists, support staff, team leaders and other groups to manage change. The laboratory is committed to continuously improving its practices while staying in sync with management system requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited or GxP regulated environment
• Background education in Chemistry, or one of the Natural Sciences
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to train others

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Able to lead and influence others
• Pro-active, with the ability to take the initiative and prioritise effectively
• Organised, with good attention to detail and record keeping
• Champion of standard process and regulatory compliance, promoter of a positive work environment
• Willing to challenge existing processes and embrace change

Additional Information

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

At LGC, we foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information about us, please visit www.lgcassure.com/ssas