Quality Coordinator – Microbiology

Kenton Black; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field is seeking a Quality Coordinator to join their Microbiology team in Ipswich. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for maintaining quality documentation, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with established standards. Candidates should hold a degree in Microbiology or Chemistry and have practical experience in food testing laboratories. This position offers an opportunity to grow in quality management and contribute to critical quality processes.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in food testing laboratory is essential.
• Experience in UKAS-accredited lab is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a quality role advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve site-specific document control system.
• Conduct internal audits and monitor corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit monthly Quality KPI reports.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Microbiology

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Quality Coordinator – Microbiology

Location: Ipswich

Work Mode: Hybrid flexibility available

Our client is seeking a dedicated Quality Coordinator to join their Microbiology team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve the site-specific document control system.

• Prepare, update, and manage Quality documentation.

• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and queries in collaboration.

• Conduct internal audits.

• Monitor and ensure completion of corrective actions arising from internal and external audits.

• Oversee equipment calibration and monitoring records.

• Deliver Quality inductions.

• Support training in internal auditing, non-conforming work processes, and root cause analysis.

• Monitor and ensure acceptable levels of Internal Quality Control.

• Collate and analyse quality data.

• Investigate non-conforming work issues using root cause analysis.

• Prepare and submit monthly Quality KPI reports.

• Compile audit documentation.

• Assist with and support external audits.

• Communicate with third-party suppliers for calibration and related services.

• Escalate critical quality issues.

• Perform other quality-related duties as required by management.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• Practical experience of working in a food testing laboratory is essential.

• Experience working in a UKAS-accredited lab is highly desirable.

• Previous experience in a quality role is advantageous, though quality training will be provided for the right candidate.