QA Specialist (remote-based)

Hobson Prior have an exciting role for a QA Specialist on a contract basis where you will be working remotely. If you're interested, please get in touch now!

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Key Responsibilities:

• To liaise with laboratories and UKHSA relationship Managers to support them in the completion of the Audit Checklist - a desktop review that aligns to iso 15189 standards.
• To provide advice on training, competency assessment, risk assessment.
• To provide advice on compliance with iso 15189 or 17025 standards (please note this is not in lieu of advice from UKAS).
• To objectively review evidence submitted as part of the Audit checklist and feedback to the laboratories and to UKHSA on recommendations through written reports or virtual meetings .
• To review incidents with Quality Managers, provide advice and ensure appropriate corrective actions have been implemented and that ongoing problems are resolved.
• Analyse and report on quality data submitted by the laboratories.
• Keep abreast of the overall programme of work through attendance at the daily SitRep.
• Actively participate and contribute to Quality Leads meetings, Expert User Groups, programme boards, sitreps and team meetings as required.
• Provide quality advice to other members of the team as required.
• Visit Laboratories to undertake audits as required.
• Respond to requests for information on Lab validation and assurance from UKHSA.
• Other duties as relevant to the role.

Key Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Be able to work on their own as well as part of team.
• Be a good communicator, both written and verbal.

Requirements:

• Experience of assessing operational readiness of laboratories that is aligned to ISO 152189/17025 standards.
• Experience of stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (MHRA, CE IVD, UKAS ISO 15189/17205 standards).

Apply now:

If you are interested in learning more or applying to this exciting opportunity then please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your CV. Alternatively, for further details or to talk directly to a life sciences recruitment specialist directly, please select "Contact me" at the top of this page.

Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.