Quality Assurance Officer (12-18 Month Fixed-term Contract)

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Quality Assurance Officer (12-18 Month Fixed-term Contract)

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £35000.00 - £40000.00 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 1 month ago

Cambridge is a hive of Medical Device organisations but this one really is one of the special ones, with such an inspiring story of why the company formed.

With their ethos at the heart of what they do, they are passionately working towards saving thousands of lives through enabling the early detection of cancer and other diseases.

Within a fun team of around 200 people based on Cambridge Science Park, the Quality team is looking for a Quality Assurance Officer - for a 12-18 month Maternity Contract - someone who will be key to the ongoing success of the company as they work towards 13485 status next year.

You should be comfortable working in an R&D organisation, who are still very much on a 'journey'!

There is a genuine opportunity for this role to be made permanent.

Supporting the QA Manager (who is lovely - The ONE Group recruited her!), your role will be to:

  • Maintain all aspects of the QMS, including; Change comtrols, Non-conforms, CAPAs & Complaints
  • Support continuous improvement within the QMS and maintain compliance by conducting internal audits
  • Provide support for notified bodies and client audits
  • Report on QMS metrics
  • Induct new starters on Quality aspects

What you need to apply:

  • A solid understanding of all things Life Sciences
  • At least 1-2 years' experience in a similar QA role
  • Trained lead auditor (internal)
  • Experience carrying out all tasks outlined above
  • Experience writing quality procedures
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Superb communicator who can build strong relaionships
  • Working knowledge within a QA team, ideally within medical devices
  • Must have ISO 9001 experience
  • 13485, GCP, 21CFR Part 820, 17025, Clinical Trials, 13485
  • Lead external auditor would be highly advantageous
  • Experienced with Electronic Document Management Systems
  • Right to work in the UK - sponsorship is NOT available

What's in it for you?

  • Private medical insurance
  • The Quality team work collaboratively and are on-site 4 days per week and WFH 1 day per week (this can be flexible)
  • Friendly and relaxed working atmosphere with a genuine team spirit
  • On site 'wellness room'
  • Standing desks available
  • Free lunch every Friday!
  • Gym
  • Food trucks
  • Fun social activities, including... would you believe it... gliding!