Location
Micropathology Ltd, Coventry
Contract Type
Full-time, permanent
Salary
Competitive, based on experience
Quality Lead Job in Coventry
Full-time Quality Lead position based in Coventry at an ISO 15189 accredited molecular diagnostics laboratory. Competitive salary and opportunity to lead quality systems in a growing clinical environment.
Role Overview
The Quality Lead will be responsible for overseeing and continuously improving our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with ISO 15189:2022 accreditation standards. This role is central to maintaining excellence across our diagnostic operations and requires a proactive individual who is passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System in line with ISO 15189:2022 requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory processes and workflows.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including accreditation assessments.
- Ensure timely documentation, non-conformance management, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
- Provide quality guidance and training to cross-functional teams.
- Monitor quality indicators and prepare reports for senior management.
- Foster a culture of quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in relevant scientific discipline (or higher).
- Proven experience working to ISO 15189:2012/2022 accreditation standards.
- Demonstrable experience leading a Quality Management System within a clinical, laboratory, or diagnostic environment.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements within medical or clinical diagnostics.
- Passionate about compliance and quality assurance.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and consistently meet
deadlines.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Significant experience in quality management roles.
- Experience within molecular diagnostics or similar highly regulated laboratory settings.
- Strong problem-solving ability and a continuous-improvement mindset.
About Us
Micropathology Ltd is a rapid turnaround medical molecular diagnostics company that serves both the NHS and private clinics. As an ISO15189:2022 accredited diagnostics laboratory, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative testing solutions that improve patient outcomes. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a committed and detail-driven Quality Lead to join our team and ensure our services consistently meet the highest accreditation and regulatory standards.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to personnel@micropathology.com