Quality Specialist

Transformative methods. Inquisitive minds. Life-changing foresight.

Quality Specialist

£40,000 - £45,000plus benefits

Reports to: Head of Operations - CancerTools

Directorate: Research & Innovation

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week - we are open to flexible working requests such as compressed hours.

Location: Stratford London, OR, Kent Discovery Park, Sandwich CT13 9FH Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 27th February :55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: Competency based interview

Interview date: W/C 10 March 2025

Please note this is not a lab-based role and will be primarily based at the Kent Discovery Park in Sandwich, Kent or Stratford, London

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Cancer Research UK are looking for an ambitious and proactive life sciences professional with a quality assurance background to join their CancerTools team as a Quality Specialist

CancerTools.org, the research tools arm of CRUK, is a non-profit, global community of cancer researchers, academic institutes, and professional societies, with a shared mission to fund and accelerate cancer research. With a history of more than 40 years of managing and providing reagents to both academic and for-profit laboratories around the world, CancerTools.org has been steadfast in its mission of accelerating cancer research by making research tools widely and easily available.

In this key role for the team, Quality Specialist will be, working closely with all areas of the organisation to develop and embed quality systems across CancerTools.org.

You will take a key role as the Quality representative for the organisation, supporting audits and supporting the Senior Leadership Team with the overall quality strategy.

This is a new position for the team, as CancerTools evolves so will the role, so we are keen for someone to come and take the opportunity to make it their own. You could come from a manufacturing or healthcare background looking to use your skills in a purpose driven organisation where you can develop and built on your expertise. It's an exciting opportunity as you will play a key part in shaping quality assurance for CancerTools, which is essential in maintaining our high standards.

What will I be doing?

• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) as directed by the Senior Leadership Team and ensure the organisation remains compliant with local and international standards.
• Take ownership of the customer complaint and investigation process, working with the technical team to resolve issues in a timely fashion.
• Approve and monitor entries in the Nonconformance, Corrective Action/Preventive Action, complaint and training systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation of quality processes and support the roll out of new procedures to CancerTools.org staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully implement quality improvement initiatives organisation wide
• Conduct thorough audits and inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Analyze data and identify areas for improvement to optimize operational efficiency

What are you looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in quality assurance with a strong understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies and tools
• Knowledge of Quality Management System requirements, especially with regard to ISO9001 requirements).
• Experience in Research Tools / Life Science industry experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering world-class results
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, ambitious environment

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

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