Quality Specialist Technologist

NeoGenomics; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cancer reference laboratory as a Quality Specialist Technologist in Cambridge. This advanced-level role focuses on ensuring the accuracy of lab results and maintaining quality standards. You'll collaborate with the lab team and support quality management initiatives while working in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to career development, NeoGenomics offers a purpose-driven mission to improve patient care and save lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required as per UK regulations.
• Proficiency in flow cytometry techniques.

Responsibilities

• Attend Quality Monthly Meetings and communicate updates.
• Assist with Quality Control and Document Management.
• Perform self-inspections and audits.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Beckman Coulter Navios

Becton Dickinson Fortessa

Cytek Aurora

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture.

NeoGenomics has an opening for a Quality Specialist Technologist at our Cambridge, UK site who wants to continue to learn to support our company’s growth. This is an onsite position at the facility. The role is Monday - Friday, day shift.

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose-driven mission where you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through your work. Together, we aim to become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

The Quality Specialist Technologist (QST) is an advanced-level role supporting the department supervisor/manager in executing quality requirements and assisting with day-to-day lab work. The QST ensures the accuracy and reliability of flow cytometry results, operates and maintains flow cytometers, and collaborates with laboratory staff on pharma projects.

Responsibilities:

• Attend Quality Monthly Meetings to represent the department and communicate updates to the Laboratory Supervisor and staff
• Act as the SME for the Quality Management Program and liaise with the Quality Department
• Assist with Quality Control and Document Management, ensuring SOPs and forms are current and accurately maintained
• Support Laboratory Manager/Supervisor in monitoring reagents and antibodies, ensuring lot-to-lot consistency and phase-in testing according to SOPs
• Assist with IRP (Issue Review Program), CAPA processes, deviations, and participate in CAPA Review Board meetings as needed. Provide training on Non-Conforming Events.
• Perform self-inspections and audits, follow up on findings, ensure documentation is complete, and collaborate on proficiency testing and root cause analysis to ensure compliance.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent as per UK regulations
• Understanding of general laboratory techniques, with emphasis on department-specific methods
• Proficiency in at least one, preferably two, of the following cytometers: Beckman Coulter Navios, Becton Dickinson Fortessa, or Cytek Aurora
• Strong computer skills relevant to laboratory tasks
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capable of managing a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining quality standards