Fixed Term Contract

We're currently seeking Quality Manager based in and around Newport to work within a state of the art, high output diagnostics laboratory environment as part of the UK's NHS Test and Trace programme.

As well as playing a vital role in supporting society's return to a more normal way of life by helping to break the chains of COVID-19 transmission, you will also gain invaluable experience and exposure to some of the country's most highly skilled individuals in the scientific community.

This represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to go above and beyond to support public health, while also developing first-rate technical skills and setting your Scientific career up for future success.

You will be joining a supportive environment and will be provided with training and accreditation for the role and processes you are required to undertake.

Your responsibilities:

As a Quality Manager you will be working closely with the site director and your primary responsibility will be to drive forward the lab accreditation. We require an experienced quality manager who has been heavily involved in quality processes and can take the lead in delivering UKAS accreditation. You will maintain needed regulatory compliance and certifications (ISO15189)

You will be part of global quality, regulatory and medical affairs team that drives a culture of quality and ensure the promotion of awareness of customer and regulatory requirements throughout the organization. You will ensure the Quality Management System complies with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.

As a Quality Manager you will ensure risks are properly managed and change effectiveness assessed, reviewing service process quality issues and work with service managers towards improving the quality of services throughout their life cycle.

You will organize management and process reviews as well as internal and supplier audits, provide training, tools and techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards, whilst managing a team of 4 Quality Specialists

Your experience:

In order to be successful in the role of Quality Manager, you'll need the following education, experience and skills:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in life science, engineering, or other technical discipline

Experience:

• Previous experience working in quality in clinical molecular biology or infectious disease testing labs with management experience
• Expertise in risk management, root cause investigation, corrective/preventive action, and data analytics practices, tools and principles
• Experience establishing operational objectives and work plans

Skills:

• Positive, people-oriented, energetic attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to hit the ground running and confident in their ability to deliver
• Working knowledge of implementing quality management system under ISO 15189 is a must, would consider ISO 17025

In return:

As well as a competitive rate of pay you'll receive comprehensive online training/E-learning platform for professional development.

This role will be Monday - Friday. For more information about the salary and fantastic work benefits please contact a member of the team.

You will also be joining a diverse and hugely welcoming team. Diversity is about reflecting the communities we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.

This job advertisement refers to an assignment with NHS Test and Trace. The Impellam Group is working in partnership with NHS Test and Trace so you will be employed on a fixed term employment basis with an Employing Agency within the Impellam Group and not directly employed by NHS Test and Trace. Employing Agencies belonging to the Impellam Group include SRG, Medacs, Lorien and Blue Arrow. Contractual employment terms and conditions will be set out by the Employing Agency.

This is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a team of highly skilled individuals, all focused on delivering the best possible outcome.