Quality Assurance Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

Lab Quality Manager page is loaded## Lab Quality Managerlocations: Watford, Hertfordshiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR002785Join our friendly, growing veterinary diagnostic laboratory, where quality, client care and great teamwork are at the heart of what we do.We’re UKAS-accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in Biochemistry & Haematology and provide a wide range of diagnostic services, including clinical pathology, microbiology and molecular biology. You’ll be working alongside experienced biomedical scientists and a supportive veterinary team, serving mainly companion-animal clinics with an interesting and varied caseload. With new molecular services launching, recent refurbishments, and a new LIMS on the way, it’s an exciting time to join us. **What you’ll do**:You’ll lead and develop our quality management system and help us maintain the highest standards. Your key responsibilities will include: • Leading the maintenance of our ISO 17025:2017-compliant QMS • Overseeing the creation and control of all quality documentation • Managing the CAPA system, including root-cause analysis and trend reviews • Supporting staff in understanding and applying QMS principles • Delivering quality-related training • Maintaining a Quality Improvement Programme to drive ongoing development • Acting as the main contact for UKAS and coordinating annual assessments • Planning and carrying out internal audits and monitoring QMS performance • Meeting regularly with Senior Management to share updates and review risks • Organising and chairing the annual Management Review • Preparing annual QMS reports, including audits, QC/EQA, validations and improvements • Supporting Health & Safety compliance (ISO 45001) • Acting as Training Officer—developing training and competency assessments with Section Heads and maintaining UKAS-compliant documentation **What you’ll bring:** • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines • Excellent attention to detail • Confident communicator who can engage and support teams • Excellent written and spoken English • Able to work collaboratively on site for at least 3 days per week • At least 5 years’ experience in the laboratory sector • At least 3 years working in quality assurance within an accredited laboratory • Experience with ISO 17025:2017 is desirable### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.