Scientific Officer – Quality Assurance

Scientific Officer – Quality Assurance
Manchester
£28,000 – £34,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
Part Time (17.5 hours per week) –2 Years Fixed Term
Job Description:
We are recruiting on behalf of a prominent research organisation for a part-time Scientific Officer to join a dedicated Quality Assurance (QA) team. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the standards and systems that support high-quality clinical research. You’ll contribute to the management and development of the organisation’s Quality Management System (QMS), conduct internal audits, support compliance activities, and help maintain the documentation and procedures required to meet Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other regulatory standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with experience in QA or compliance within a scientific or regulated environment to work collaboratively across a range of scientific and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate QA documentation, equipment records, and procedural logs.
• Support the planning and delivery of internal audits and inspections.
• Assist in the management of non-conformances and the implementation of CAPAs.
• Contribute to the review and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide advice on GCP and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to support consistent quality practices across laboratories.

About you:

• A BSc in a scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working in a QA or compliance role within a regulated academic or industrial lab.
• Familiarity with GCP, GLP, or GCLP standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience with LIMS or electronic QMS systems (e.g., Q-Pulse) is desirable.

Working Pattern
The working pattern for this position is negotiable, designed to offer flexibility while ensuring strong team collaboration:

• The role is 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week).
• Preferred options include 2.5 days per week (ideally over three consecutive days: two full days and one half day) or five half days across the working week.
• Start and end times are flexible, but presence during core hours (10am–12pm and/or 2pm–4pm) is expected.
• The role is fully on-site, with remote working considered only in exceptional circumstances. Candidates looking to compress all hours into two days would not meet the operational needs of the post.

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