Quality Assurance Manager

Eurofins Scientific; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international life sciences company in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee laboratory compliance and quality systems. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure adherence to high standards, and drive continuous improvement. Ideal applicants will have extensive experience in environmental laboratories and a solid background in quality assurance. Excellent benefits are provided, including comprehensive medical coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Dental and vision options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of environmental laboratory experience and 5 years QA experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards.
• Lead team, schedule, and train employees.
• Monitor laboratory certification activities.

Skills

Leadership

Initiative

Team building

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science

Job description

The Quality Assurance Manager oversees assigned laboratories to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, implementation of a robust and effective Quality System, and employment of continuous improvement activities. This includes identifying or developing quality management tools, assessing risks and leading root cause investigations, evaluating company-wide trends for weaknesses and opportunities to advance the company's leadership position in the environmental industry, and training quality staff in the implementation of Quality Systems, techniques, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Lead team, schedule, and train employees; ensure coverage and performance; foster morale and teamwork
• Lead interventions in laboratories with inadequate Quality Systems or management
• Review assigned laboratories' monthly reports to stay current with laboratory issues and achievements
• Review audit responses for assigned laboratories as needed
• Compile Quality System metrics to monitor the status and performance of assigned laboratories
• Monitor laboratory certification activities to ensure no major losses of certifications
• Investigate issues raised by clients, QA, sales, and other departments to find root cause, implement corrective action, and document proper response
• Perform internal investigations of suspected data integrity related and/or ethics violation issues
• Provide review and comments on state, client, TNI, and federal agency programs and requirements
• Monitor regulatory and accreditation activities for business opportunities and threats
• Research Quality Systems information and stay abreast of new practices to maintain knowledge and provide guidance
• Participate in environmental industry committees or organizations to contribute to industry-wide initiatives that can impact the company
• Identify and/or develop model Quality System tools, policies, and procedures, and make these available for adoption within the laboratories
• Develop and participate in the Quality Management Training for new and prospective quality management staff
• Coordinate quality assurance and technical training courses, as applicable
• Assist Laboratory Directors/BUMAs in QA personnel decisions including: staffing, hiring, evaluations, and disciplinary actions as requested
• Attend meetings to stay current with industry trends and QA programs
• Participate in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) oversight and standardization
• Assist with internal Quality Systems Audits as needed

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skills
• Knowledge of environmental laboratory accreditation requirements
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles
• Statistics and the fundamental application in an environmental laboratory
• Root cause analysis and corrective action principles
• Change management techniques and group dynamics
• Knowledge of environmental chemistry, regulatory methods and accreditation requirements, and instrumental techniques
• Experience with laboratory operations
• Strong analytical, logical, and negotiating skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies, BS degree in a science, combination of QA experience and knowledge of the environmental testing industry may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum 5-10 years of environmental laboratory experience and 5 years QA experience. Advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is required, including the ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. We support your development! Do you feel you don't match 100% of the requirements? Don't hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique. Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with additional time as needed. As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.