Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Compliance Officer to join our Cambridge site. This role is central to maintaining and enhancing quality and regulatory compliance to ISO 17025, RSA, and ISO 9001 standards, with a particular focus on supporting our Microbiology testing activities and ensuring structured compliance within the Contaminants section of the business.
We welcome applications from candidates with a laboratory background who have gained some exposure to compliance, quality systems, or auditing and are now looking to take their next step into a dedicated quality role. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support compliance with ISO 17025, RSA, and ISO 9001 standards.
2. Investigate laboratory non-conformances and anomalies, implementing corrective actions.
3. Manage calibrations, servicing, and verification of critical laboratory equipment.
4. Oversee and report on internal/external quality assurance and proficiency testing schemes.
5. Conduct internal technical audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Support training, documentation management, and method validations.
7. Liaise with external assessment bodies and provide on-site audit support.
Qualifications
8. Strong scientific background, ideally with some practical microbiology or laboratory experience.
9. Exposure to quality systems, regulatory compliance, or accredited environments (desirable, not essential).
10. Excellent communication, organisation, and documentation skills.
11. Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently under pressure.
12. Keen to develop a career in quality and compliance with full training provided.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a world-leading organisation. If you are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in a laboratory setting, SGS will provide the platform, training, and career pathway to help you grow and contribute to services that truly matter.