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22 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Company DescriptionLGC provides a range of measurement products and services which underpin the safety, health and security of the public. LGC is a multinational organisation with 3,000 employees present in 21 countries. Our customers are across a number of end markets including Pharmaceuticals, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food, Environment, Government and Academia. Company DescriptionLGC provides a range of measurement products and services which underpin the safety, health and security of the public. LGC is a multinational organisation with 3,000 employees present in 21 countries. Our customers are across a number of end markets including Pharmaceuticals, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food, Environment, Government and Academia.Measurement is essential to our everyday lives: from clinicians making a medical diagnosis, to labs providing forensic evidence to support the justice system or tests to safeguard the quality of our water. The National Measurement Laboratory (NML) works closely with government, academia and industry to understand, address and manage the measurement challenges they face, delivering world-leading chemical and bio-measurement science to keep these measurements running smoothly.Under contract to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), LGC hosts and operates the UK’s combined Official Medicines Control Laboratory (OMCL) for chemical testing and the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Commission Laboratory. The work of The MHRA Laboratories at LGC helps to protect public health by ensuring that medicines and healthcare products are safe for those who use them. The MHRA laboratories carried out routine surveillance testing on licensed medicine.The Office of The Government Chemist (OGC) specifically resolves technical disputes between businesses and enforcement authorities mainly in the food and feed sector, provides expert advice for the development of legislation, standards and policy, and conducts measurement research to ensure evidence-based deployment across government, industry, academia and other organisations.Job DescriptionThere is an exciting opportunity within LGC’s National Laboratories QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health and Environment) Team to provide support in managing quality and safety systems and developing continuous improvement.Measurement is crucial to our everyday lives: clinicians making a medical diagnosis, to labs providing forensic evidence to support the justice system or tests to safeguard the quality of our water. The National Measurement Laboratory (NML) works closely with government, academia and industry to understand, address and manage the measurement challenges they face, delivering world-leading chemical and bio-measurement science to keep these measurements running efficiently.Under contract to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), LGC hosts and operates the UK’s combined Official Medicines Control Laboratory (OMCL) for chemical testing and the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Commission Laboratory. The work of The MHRA Laboratories at LGC helps to protect public health by ensuring that medicines and healthcare products are safe for those who use them. The MHRA laboratories carried out routine surveillance testing on licensed medicineThe QSHE Team is responsible for managing, auditing and developing the quality and safety systems in the National Laboratories area of LGC. We ensure all staff align with relevant legislation, standards and guides. We also provide advice, support and promote continuous improvement across the business area. You will receive full training while you work within the team and with representatives within the delivery teams. We will support you to develop within a multifaceted, lively, quality and safety environment.Key Responsibilities:Lead auditor for internal ISO9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 quality and safety audits Investigation of QSHE incidents and accidents as the need arises. Deliver training in compliance with QSHE requirements. Responsible for preparing and delivering training in line with NEBOSH qualification. Responsible for coordination and administration of internal and external audits. Responsible for administration of quality and safety documentation – standard operating procedures, quality procedures and other controlled documentation. Responsible for coordination of meetings as the need arises. Responsible for reviewing and updating quality and safety databases. Delivering high quality administrative outputs such as monthly reports. Use of Corrective And Preventative Actions management system. Support within teams to deliver quality or safety objectives as required.Full training will be given on all of the above.QualificationsA minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in relevant roles, working in a scientific environment would be advantageous. Completion of NEBOSH Qualification A curiosity about developing quality and safety within the National Laboratories. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent organisational skills, including meticulous record keeping. Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands. Able to multi-task and complete work to tight deadlines. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail. Capable of communicating effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing Able to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues Experience as an auditor – ideally in an ISO and/or health and safety setting. Working knowledge of an ISO quality system Working knowledge of health and safety in the workplacePerson Specification:Degree level scientific background preferred An AS, BTEC or A-Level in a relevant subject would be an advantage Be professional and hardworking, with a quick to learn approach Working knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 an advantageAdditional InformationABOUT LGC:LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.The job holder will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with LGC’s values:Passion Curiosity Integrity Brilliance RespectEQUAL OPPORTUNITIESLGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. 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