At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and improve the lab's Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with standards.
- Company: Fortress Clinical Laboratory, a leader in clinical diagnostics.
- Benefits: Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Join a proactive team and enhance your skills in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality assurance in a dynamic laboratory environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in a scientific field and experience with Quality Management Systems.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Senior Quality Officer Clinical Laboratory Fortress Clinical Laboratory is looking for a Senior Quality Officer to support the day-to-day operation and continual improvement of the laboratory Quality Management System.
Working closely with the Laboratory Manager and wider team, the successful candidate will help maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, coordinate quality activities and ensure quality actions are completed effectively and on time.
Key Responsibilities Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the laboratory QMS.
Monitor compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and internal procedures.
Coordinate non-conformances, CAPAs and quality incidents.
Monitor outstanding quality actions and follow up to ensure timely completion.
Support and participate in internal and external audits.
Assist with IQC/EQA investigations and root-cause analysis.
Monitor and report quality KPIs and trends.
Support customer complaint investigations and maintain appropriate records.
Maintain and update quality documentation, including SOPs and Work Instructions.
Coordinate quality-related staff training and maintain training records.
Support departmental risk assessments and quality objectives.
Assist with Management Review Meetings and prepare quality updates.
Support the Laboratory Manager with contract reviews and other quality activities.
Promote quality awareness and good practice throughout the laboratory.
Qualifications & Experience Degree in a relevant scientific or related discipline.
Experience working within a Quality Management System such as ISO 17025, ISO 15189 or ISO 9001.
Clinical diagnostic or laboratory experience would be advantageous.
Internal auditing experience is desirable.
Understanding of CAPA, non-conformances, root-cause analysis and risk management.
Good organisational and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
About You We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day quality activities.
You should be able to work independently while also working closely with the Laboratory Manager and technical team.
- Position: Senior Quality Officer
- Clinical
- Laboratory
- Ireland
- Employment: Full-time TPBN1_NI
Senior Quality Officer Clinical Laboratory employer: Fortress Diagnostics Limited
Fortress Diagnostics Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture in Antrim, Northern Ireland. With a focus on employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the global healthcare sector. Join us to be part of a creative environment where your ideas can flourish and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Contact Details:
Fortress Diagnostics Limited Recruitment Team
