Quality Assurance Associate

Azenta Life Sciences; Wotton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to maintain and improve the Quality Management System across manufacturing sites, with responsibility for document control, audits, and regulatory compliance on site in Wotton.

The role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams, hosting customer audits, and supporting certification body audits to ensure ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Life Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.
• Internal Auditor experience preferred; Lead Auditor Certification desirable.
• 2+ years in quality assurance with Change Control and Document Control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as gate keeper for the document control process and ensure timely training.
• Conduct internal audits and host customer audits across sites.
• Prepare for and participate in certification body audits for ISO 9001/13485.
• Monitor quality indicators, report findings, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and other functions to maintain quality.
• Support training and process improvements to address non-conformities.

Skills

Internal Auditor

Quality Assurance

Change Control

Document Control

8D Methodology

Lead Auditor

Team Collaboration

MS Office

Project Management

Training Delivery

Education

Bachelor or Associate Degree

Life Science / Chemistry / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Visio

Planner

Microsoft To Do

Job description

The Quality Assurance Associate will be instrumental in maintaining and improving the Quality management System at multiple manufacturing sites. Support of Azenta’s quality management system in accordance with FDA Quality System Regulation

The Quality Assurance Associate will be responsible for overseeing internal audits, hosting customer audits, and assisting the Quality Manager with conducting certification body audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards. The QA Associate will also gatekeep the document control function at the Wotton site. This role involves working independently while collaborating with a team for guidance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Document Control
  • Act as gate keeper for the document control process.
  • Ensure training on new and updated processes are completed on time.
  • Create and progress document related change controls as needed.
• Internal Audits
  • Conduct regular internal audits at both manufacturing locations.
  • Evaluate processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Customer Audits:
  • Host customer audits as required.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to provide necessary information and address any findings.
  • Maintain positive relationships with customers during the audit process.
• Certification Body Audits:
  • Prepare for and participate in certification body audits.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments to address any non-conformities.
• Quality Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Assist QA with the monitoring of quality indicators and trends.
  • Report findings to senior leadership.
  • Identify training needs and deficiencies related to quality.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership, colleagues, and global teams.
  • Collaborate with other departments (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.) to maintain quality standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Education, Life Science, Science, Chemistry, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Internal Auditor experience preferred. Will be expected to obtain and maintain a Lead Auditor Certification.
• Two years of experience in quality assurance or related field with a working knowledge of Change Control, Document Control, understanding how nonconforming outputs are resolved using the 8D corrective action methodology (Eight Disciplines).
• Ability to understand complex documents related to life sciences and medical device design and manufacture such as Quality Manual (QM), Design History File (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR), Device History Record (DHR), Post Market Surveillance (PMS), Instructions For Use (IFUs), Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR), etc.
• Organizational and small project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; Utilize modern task tracking techniques
• Proficiency in working with the Windows platform, and Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Visio required; related apps such as Planner/MS Do/Tasks or equivalents,
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to facilitate successful presentations and training programs to individuals and/or large groups at all levels of the organization;

This position is based fully onsite in Wotton, Surrey