Fixed Term Contract

We're currently seeking Quality Specialist 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 Specialist your primary responsibility will be to support to site operation managers in all aspects of Quality Management and ensuring each department meets or exceeds the standards required of ISO 15189.

You will be part of a team of onsite Quality Specialists who will create awareness and provide training and education to all employees on quality processes and programs as well as overseeing Quality Assurance and Control of laboratory performance through internal and external audits.

As a Quality Specialist you will oversee the maintenance of the Quality Management System and Document Control System. Quality Assurance and Control of laboratory performance through internal and external audits.

You will be responsible for developing and implement training and education programs, to educate all employees and management on quality processes, standards and results.

You will plan, initiate and manage quality improvement projects, providing input into review meetings with business leaders and giving advice/ support to the Site Manager and teams on Quality issues.

Your experience:

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

Education:

• Previous experience working in quality with audit experience, not necessarily in the healthcare/science sector
• 2-3 years experience working within a quality management system
• Must be familiar with UK quality management system ISO 9001 and ideally have some experience of ISO 15189 and/or ISO 17025

Experience:

• Work collaboratively with Laboratory Operations staff
• Proven track record of delivering continual positive process improvement in systems and process.

Skills:

• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• A good balance of negotiating and influencing skills.
• A degree of flexibility toward working hours
• Excellent presentation skills

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.