Carries out a range of complex scientific support tasks at customer facilities, requiring significant interpretation of technical/scientific protocols to support r QA Associate - Cambridge
12-months contract
Are you passionate about quality, compliance, and building processes from the ground up? We are looking for a QA Associate to join our growing team and play a key role in establishing and maintaining our Quality Management System (QMS).
This is a unique opportunity to support the setup of a brand-new laboratory environment , where you will contribute to the validation and development of diagnostic assay tests , while ensuring robust quality practices are embedded from day one.
Responsibilities
As a QA Associate, you will:
Review, evaluate, and approve document changes in line with established procedures
Manage documentation within the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), ensuring accuracy and compliance
Support training coordination and assignment for employees
Partner closely with Operations and Scientific teams to ensure work is performed in accordance with quality standards
Confidently explain and defend QA processes and documentation to scientists and cross-functional teams
Process complaints and nonconformances, ensuring accurate and compliant record keeping
Assist in CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) activities
Support change control processes and documentation
Monitor, evaluate, and report key quality performance indicators (KPIs) related to lab quality
Participate in supplier evaluations and maintain supplier records
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve routine quality issues identified during inspections
Contribute to internal audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives
What You Bring
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in a science-related field, or equivalent experience in a quality role within a clinical lab environment
Experience supporting documentation processes within a regulated environment
Proven ability to work with computer systems, including databases and Microsoft tools
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with and support scientific teams
Strong organizational, analytical, and time management abilities
High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships
Requirements
At least 2 years of hands-on quality experience in the medical device or IVD industry
Experience working in lab start-up or scale-up environments , particularly supporting assay development and validation
Basic understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) and applicable ISO standards
Why Join Us?
Be part of an exciting lab build and scale-up journey
Work at the forefront of diagnostic assay development
Collaborate with talented scientists and cross-functional teams
Make a tangible impact by shaping quality processes from the ground up
If you're a proactive QA professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys working closely with scientific teams, we'd love to hear from you!
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