Quality Officer - Heywood

Neogen Corporation; Heywood; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Heywood is seeking a Quality Officer to ensure quality standards and QMS procedures are maintained. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance, possess excellent communication skills, and be methodical with high attention to detail. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits linked to performance and health.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits linked holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidised private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience within QA is desirable.
• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems is a plus.
• Ability to work to deadlines while producing work of a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards are maintained and QMS procedures are followed.
• Monitor, measure, and report on quality issues and opportunities.
• Perform process internal audits in adherence to audit schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Report writing

Education

Relevant scientific qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Quality Officer - Heywood at Neogen Corporation

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards are maintained and QMS procedures are followed correctly.
• Maintain systems for measuring necessary aspects of quality management and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor, measure and report on quality issues, opportunities and risks within agreed formats and timescales.
• Perform and maintain core site activities of the QMS including document control, CAPAs, investigations, complaints, supplier management and change controls.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken to address nonconformances and perform verifications.
• Undertake detailed root cause analysis and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform process internal audits in adherence to audit schedule.
• Maintain KPIs from electronic QMS activities weekly/monthly and provide detailed trend analysis of nonconformities.
• Responsible for Quality Induction and eQMS training.
• Responsible for label updates and final approval of product labels.
• Support the company certification to ISO9001, ISO13485 and ISO17025 accreditation, and prepare and facilitate client/regulatory audits.

Qualifications

• Relevant scientific qualification desirable, but not essential.
• Previous experience within QA is desirable.
• Previous experience with electronic Quality Management Systems, but not essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel) and good administrative skills with extensive experience of report writing.
• Methodical, process driven with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines while producing work of a high standard and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits linked holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Share purchase scheme
• Subsidised private medical cover
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme

About the Company

Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology so we can fuel a brighter future for global food security. Our culture is built on purpose, promise, principles and values – guiding our everyday decision making. We inspire and innovate, act with integrity, deliver on our promises, foster optimism and cultivate belonging. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation that protects the world’s food supply.