Quality Assurance Lead - Scientific Testing & Anti-Doping Laboratory
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Quality Assurance Lead - Scientific Testing & Anti-Doping Laboratory
Location: Fordham, Cambridgeshire | Work Arrangement: On-site
At LGC ASSURE, everything we do is driven by one purpose: Science for a Safer World.
As part of our Sports & Specialised Analytical Services (SSAS) team, you’ll be joining an internationally recognised scientific testing business working across animal sports medication, human drug testing and dietary supplement certification. Our work supports the integrity of sport, protects public health and helps ensure products meet the highest standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead quality across the business: Act as a trusted quality partner to scientific and operational teams, providing expert guidance on accreditation, compliance, risk and continuous improvement.
- Own and strengthen the QMS: Maintain and develop our Quality Management System, ensuring it remains effective, compliant and fit for purpose across different areas of the business.
- Drive accreditation and compliance: Interpret ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, support the ongoing development of our accredited quality framework and deputise for the ISO 17025 Quality Manager as required.
- Lead audits and investigations: Manage audit activity, root cause investigations, non-conformances, corrective actions, risk assessments and change control, ensuring actions address underlying issues and deliver lasting improvements.
- Turn challenges into solutions: Work collaboratively with teams to resolve quality issues, balance compliance requirements with operational needs and influence decisions at all levels.
- Improve systems and processes: Lead improvement initiatives, identify opportunities to simplify processes and support the development of our electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), including digital tools and SharePoint-based solutions.
- Coordinate projects and stakeholders: Work with internal teams and external accreditation bodies to plan and deliver accreditation activities, manage competing priorities and achieve successful outcomes.
- Develop capability: Coach and support colleagues, helping embed a positive quality culture and build confidence in quality practices across the organisation.
Requirements
- Substantial experience managing or leading a Quality Management System within an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory environment.
- A strong understanding of accreditation requirements and how to translate them into effective, practical working processes.
- Experience leading audits, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, risk assessments and change control.
- The ability to assess quality risks, prioritise effectively and focus on improvements that deliver meaningful results.
- Experience improving quality systems, processes or ways of working, ideally including eQMS, SharePoint or other digital quality tools.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively, build credibility and bring people along with you.
We Offer
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
- Inclusive Environment: We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief.
About the Company
Location: Fordham, Cambridgeshire | On-site
At LGC ASSURE, everything we do is driven by one purpose: Science for a Safer World.
As part of our Sports & Specialised Analytical Services (SSAS) team, you’ll be joining an internationally recognised scientific testing business working across animal sports medication, human drug testing and dietary supplement certification. Our work supports the integrity of sport, protects public health and helps ensure products meet the highest standards.
For more information about us, please visit our website: LGC ASSURE
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