Senior Quality Assurance Officer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device industry is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Officer for a 12-month temporary position covering maternity leave. This role involves working on-site projects for product development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting quality assurance tasks. The right candidate will possess a robust background in IVD medical devices and design controls, along with a scientific or technical degree. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to vital projects in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, medical or technical field and experience with increasing responsibility in medical device Quality Assurance.
• Working knowledge of design controls and extensive knowledge of IVD medical device quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support projects for New Product Development (NPD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM).
• Conduct duties related to design assurance and ensure delivery to the business is on budget and schedule.
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs for global regulatory submissions.

Skills

Working knowledge of design controls for regulated products

Experience in IVD medical device new product development

Extensive knowledge of international IVD medical device quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, medical or technical field

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Senior Quality Assurance Officer, northampton

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Client:

Jackson Hogg

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

This temporary 12-month position (for maternity cover) reports to the Manager of Quality Assurance (Design) and is part of the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Department located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and will be an on-site position.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on site projects to support the progression of the most viable commercial/strategic opportunities for New Product Development (NPD) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM)
• Plan, organise and conduct duties related to design assurance and ensuring executions of tasks ensuring the delivery to the business is within budget and on schedule
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs on deliverables for global regulatory submissions, including FDA 510(k)s and PMAs and IVDR CE certifications

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Working knowledge of design controls for regulated products
• Experience in IVD medical device new product development and design controls
• Extensive knowledge of international IVD medical device quality systems including but not limited to 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485
• Bachelor’s degree in science, medical or technical field and experience with increasing responsibility in medical device Quality Assurance

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experienced with higher classification IVD/Medical devices and companion diagnostics
• IVD medical device regulatory affairs experience a distinct advantage