Senior Quality Control Scientist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Cambridgeshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

Quality Control PCR ISO 13485 FDA regulations Molecular biology IVD Reagents QC/QA

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Quality Control Scientist - Cambridgeshire.
£40k-£50k (dep on exp) + bonus and benefits.

Reference: 610710. Consultant: Adam Mayne.

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quality Control Scientist has arisen at a Cambridge based, cutting-edge leading equipment development company whose innovative technology is reshaping the medical, life science and diagnostics sectors!

As the Senior Quality Control Scientist, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Verify that the RT-PCR reagents manufactured by the company undergo a thorough quality control assessment before being released to the development teams.
  • Monitor and report on QC pass/fail metrics.
  • Support the wider biology team in performing environmental monitoring in line with the requirements of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
  • Follow all requirements of working in an ISO 13485/FDA regulated environment.

The Senior Quality Control Scientist will have the following skills and experience:

  • Batchelors degree in Molecular biology or similar (or equivalent experience).
  • Recent and relevant in Quality Control for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices and or reagents within an ISO13485/FDA regulated environment.
  • Hands on experience of PCR and understanding of underlying principles.
  • Familiarity with operating under formal quality systems and practices, such as ISO13485 and FDA regulations.
  • Practical experience within the Life Science industry would be a distinct advantage.

Sound like you, or someone you know? If so, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Adam Mayne at Vector Recruitment Ltd on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].

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