Senior Quality Control Scientist

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Senior Quality Control Scientist
Cambridgeshire
£40k-£50k (dep on exp) + bonus and benefits
   
A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quality Control Scientist has arisen at a Cambridge based cutting edge leading equipment development company whose innovative technology is reshaping the medical, life science and diagnostics sectors!
  
The Senior Quality Control Scientist will be a pivotal role in managing the availability and quality of the molecular diagnostic reagents essential for our development processes. As a Senior QC/QA Scientist, you will be implementing and conducting quality control assessments for incoming materials as well as ensuring the smooth release of the company’s products!
  
The QC Scientist will be reporting directly to the Head of Reagent Development, working in close collaboration with the Head of Manufacturing & the Head of Quality! You will be working with the team to establish and execute the quality control protocols to support and ensure that our products meet regulatory standards.
  
As the Senior Quality Control Scientist, you will be responsible for the following:

• Verify that the RT-PCR reagents manufactured by the company undergo a thorough quality control assessment before being released to the development teams.
• Monitor and report on QC pass/fail metrics.
• Support the wider biology team in performing environmental monitoring in line with the requirements of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Follow all requirements of working in an ISO 13485/FDA regulated environment.

  
The Senior Quality Control Scientist will have the following skills and experience:

• Batchelors degree in Molecular biology or similar (or equivalent experience).
• Recent and relevant in Quality Control for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices and or reagents within an ISO13485/FDA regulated environment.
• Hands on experience of PCR and understanding of underlying principles.
• Familiarity with operating under formal quality systems and practices, such as ISO13485 and FDA regulations.
• Practical experience within the Life Science industry would be a distinct advantage.

  
Interested or know someone who might be?
If so, get in contact with Darren Holmes @ Vector Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) or (url removed)