Quality Compliance Officer

SGS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing company in Cambridge is seeking a Quality Compliance Officer to support and implement quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background and skills in compliance, communication, and documentation. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including private medical cover and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Retailer Discounts

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Some practical microbiology or laboratory experience is ideal.
• Exposure to quality systems and regulatory compliance is desirable.
• Able to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with ISO 17025, RSA, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Investigate laboratory non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Manage calibrations and servicing of lab equipment.
• Conduct internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong scientific background

Excellent communication skills

Organisation skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

Job Details

• Job Title: Quality Compliance Officer
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Cambridge
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday 9am to 5.30pm
• Salary: From £28,000
• Industry: Health & Nutrition, Food

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with ISO 17025, RSA, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Investigate laboratory non-conformances and anomalies, implementing corrective actions.
• Manage calibrations, servicing, and verification of critical laboratory equipment.
• Oversee and report on internal/external quality assurance and proficiency testing schemes.
• Conduct internal technical audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training, documentation management, and method validations.
• Liaise with external assessment bodies and provide on-site audit support.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific background, ideally with some practical microbiology or laboratory experience.
• Exposure to quality systems, regulatory compliance, or accredited environments (desirable, not essential).
• Excellent communication, organisation, and documentation skills.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently under pressure.
• Keen to develop a career in quality and compliance with full training provided.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

• This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a world-leading organisation. If you are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in a laboratory setting, SGS will provide the platform, training, and career pathway to help you grow and contribute to services that truly matter.
• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

Note: SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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