Deputy Quality Manager

Company Description

Founded in 2016, MiAlgae leverages cutting-edge science and technology to tackle global food security and environmental challenges. Our breakthrough innovation lies in eliminating the need for wild-caught fish as a source of Omega-3, by harnessing microalgae—a sustainable and potent alternative.

Our production process recycles co-products from the food and drink industry to grow Omega-3 rich microalgae, returning clean water in the process and supporting a truly circular economy.

We are proud to be a diverse, family-friendly and inclusive employer, committed to equity and belonging in everything we do. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that suit both you and the role.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Deputy Quality Manager based in Grangemouth, supporting the day-to-day leadership and operation of the Quality Control (QC) function within a regulated manufacturing environment. In this role, you will oversee QC laboratory activities, ensuring testing, sampling, documentation, and reporting activities are completed accurately and in line with quality standards and operational requirements.

You will support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), including investigations, CAPA activities, audits, SOP management, and compliance processes. The role will involve reviewing QC data and quality records, monitoring laboratory performance, and identifying opportunities for process and operational improvement.

Working closely with Production, QA, R&D, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams, you will help resolve quality issues, support audit readiness, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business. You will also provide leadership, coaching, and operational support to the QC team while helping maintain high standards of laboratory organisation, safety, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Quality Control operations, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and compliance within a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, CAPA activities, deviations, and document control processes.
• Hands-on laboratory or QC experience, with the ability to review quality data, testing activities, and laboratory documentation accurately.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with experience working across cross-functional teams including Production, QA, R&D, and Engineering.
• Understanding of laboratory health and safety practices, risk assessments, and controlled working environments.
• Experience within biotechnology, food/feed, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other regulated industries would be advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a scientific, technical, manufacturing, or quality-related discipline is preferred.