Senior Quality Control Scientist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Cambridgeshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

PCR Quality Control 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.

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! The Senior Quality Control Scientist will be a pivotal role in managing the availability and quality of the molecular diagnostic reagents essential for our development processes. As a Senior QC/QA Scientist, you will be implementing and conducting quality control assessments for incoming materials as well as ensuring the smooth release of the company’s products.

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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