Laboratory Site Quality Manager

Are you an experienced laboratory professional with a strong background in quality management?

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading organisation in their search for a Laboratory Site Quality Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a scientifically qualified professional with experience in laboratory quality systems, auditing and regulatory standards to take ownership of quality assurance and drive continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

The Role

As a Laboratory Site Quality Manager, you will oversee laboratory quality and compliance, ensuring operations meet relevant regulatory requirements and recognised industry standards. You will play a key role in maintaining quality management systems, managing audits and supporting the ongoing development of laboratory processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining a robust Quality Management System in line with ISO 17025 and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Planning and coordinating laboratory audit schedules, conducting routine audits and monitoring compliance.

• Maintaining quality documentation, standard operating procedures and records to ensure accuracy and full traceability.

• Reviewing quality control applications and reports to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing.

• Coordinating proficiency testing programmes to assess analytical performance and staff competency.

• Investigating deviations, non-conformities and quality incidents, leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions.

• Supporting supplier and subcontractor evaluations to ensure quality and compliance standards are maintained.

The Person

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• A third-level qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in a relevant scientific discipline.

• Practical analytical experience within an ISO accredited laboratory or a laboratory operating an equivalent Quality Management System.

• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory compliance requirements.

• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body.

What's in it for you?

• A key leadership position within an established quality function.

• The opportunity to influence quality standards and drive continuous improvement.

• A competitive salary of over £31,000

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly, including participation in standby/on-call arrangements, weekends and bank holidays. Travel between operational sites will also be required.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Jay Boyd at MCS Group on 028 9049 0859 or j.boyd@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.