Overview
Quality Assurance Advisor Jobs in Fordham, England, United Kingdom at LGC
Title: Quality Assurance Advisor
Company: LGC
Location: Fordham, England, United Kingdom
Company Description
LGC ASSURE is a business unit within LGC Group, bound together by the core purpose of “Science for a Safer World”. LGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Services is an internationally recognised world-class testing laboratory that specialises in banned substance and anti-doping testing. We operate in 3 key categories: Animal sports medication and doping control, Human drug testing, and Supplement testing and product certification.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the QA section for a professional to work alongside our industry leading scientists at our laboratories in Fordham, Cambridgeshire.
Established over 180 years ago, LGC are recognised as a global leader in the field of doping control, drug surveillance and supply chain assurance.
Taking a leading role and working collaboratively with our team of scientists, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day management and evolution of QA policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with International regulatory and legal requirements. LGC’s laboratory being accredited to ISO/IEC 17025
In addition, the successful applicant may also have responsibility for a range of environmental, health and safety initiatives.
Job Purpose
Assure compliance with ISO/IEC ISO 17025
Define local policies, procedures and systems and ensure they are effectively communicated, implemented, monitored and maintained.
Provide leadership, advice & support, where everyone takes responsibility for a compliant workplace
Key Responsibilities
Plan, conduct and report management system audits to assure policies and procedures meet all requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and customer requirements
Provide decisive leadership and practical advice to management and staff. Develop training programmes and communication materials
Effectively prioritise time to critical projects, collaborating with staff: scientists, support staff, team leaders and other groups to manage change. The laboratory is committed to continuously improving its practices while staying in sync with management system requirements
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited or GxP regulated environment
Background education in Chemistry, or one of the Natural Sciences
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to train others
Personal Attributes
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Able to lead and influence others
Pro-active, with the ability to take the initiative and prioritise effectively
Organised, with good attention to detail and record keeping
Champion of standard process and regulatory compliance, promoter of a positive work environment
Willing to challenge existing processes and embrace change
Additional Information
Our values
PASSION
CURIOSITY
INTEGRITY
BRILLIANCE
RESPECT
Equal opportunities
At LGC, we foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
For more information about us, please visit www.lgcassure.com/ssas
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