Quality Assurance Lead — ISO 9001 & Audits

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 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.