Laboratory Quality Advisor
Working hours: Full time 37 hours per week; flexible arrangements including part‑time considered.
Salary: Up to £40,000 per year (depending on experience).
Location: Hybrid working with office at Howdon, Tyne and Wear.
About the Role
We are looking for a Laboratory Quality Advisor to join our busy team at Northumbrian Water. Reporting to the Accreditation Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring we maintain the high quality of service provided to both internal and external customers, and meet the standards set by our various regulators.
- Work closely with internal auditors to monitor laboratory quality and performance and help maintain quality systems within our laboratories and sampling teams.
- Ensure scheduled audits are completed on time and that any actions resulting from audit findings are addressed promptly.
About You
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a scientific environment with knowledge of ISO17025, Drinking Water Testing Specification and MCERTS. Familiarity with GMP/GLP requirements is also important.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create clear, effective, and accurate reports.
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well with others and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Comfortable analysing data and strong computer skills, especially Microsoft packages.
- A HNC in a scientific discipline is preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered.
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, with option to buy or sell holidays.
- Company pension scheme with double match up to 11% employer contribution.
- Free access to local attractions.
- Discount scheme with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
- Award winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family.
- Support with sustainable travel – salary sacrifice cars and cycle to work scheme.
- Financial wellbeing support – community savings scheme, financial education, low cost loans, 4‑x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
- Support with your development – development opportunities, interest‑free qualification loan, and payment for relevant professional body subscription.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work. Northumbrian Water Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. This role requires a DBS to be completed prior to employment. NWG welcomes all candidates, including those with unspent convictions, except where safety or lawfulness would be compromised.
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