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 the MHRA protect public health by ensuring that medicines and healthcare products are safe for those who use them. The laboratories are operated under government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) model at our site in Teddington.

One of The MHRA Laboratory's primary roles is to procure, establish and maintain reference standards (British Pharmacopoeia Chemical Reference Substances - BPCRS). The laboratory also supports the work of the British Pharmacopoeia Commission in establishing methods (known as monographs) for generic medicinal products (including herbals) available in the UK. The monographs established by laboratory staff are subsequently published in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Make a meaningful impact in quality management 

Are you passionate about driving high standards and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a committed Quality Practitioner to join the MHRA Laboratories team. This is a great opportunity to support and help evolve our quality management systems, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and a culture of quality across the team. 

About the Role 

This role is central to upholding and enhancing the quality framework within MHRA Laboratories. You’ll work across a diverse range of activities—from document control to coordinating audits to trend analysis and root cause investigations. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional workstreams, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to maintaining our UKAS and regulatory compliance. 

If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving, and influencing positive changes, this role offers a rewarding challenge. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Maintain and continuously improve an effective quality management system aligned with LGC policies and relevant legislation. 

• Coordinate, conduct, and support audits in line with ISO/IEC 17025 standard. 

• Analyse quality data to identify trends and drive corrective and preventative actions. 

• Lead or support investigations into non‑conformances, ensuring robust root cause and impact assessments and help to implement sustainable improvements. 

• Collaborate closely with the National Laboratories Science (NLS) Quality team on shared policies, projects, and quality initiatives. 

• Deliver training and guidance to staff on quality systems, processes, and best practices. 

• Monitor key quality metrics and provide accurate, timely reports. 

• Stay current with regulatory requirements and support the implementation of best practice across the laboratories. 

What We’re Looking For 

We’re seeking a motivated individual who brings both technical competence and a proactive approach to quality. 

Essential experience and attributes: 

• Postgraduate experience in analytical chemistry or a related scientific discipline, ideally within an ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, or cGMP laboratory environment. 

• Practical understanding of BS EN ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems. 

• Competence in statistical process control and continuous improvement methodologies. 

• Experience in audit processes and implementing corrective/preventative actions. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with quality management tools or software. 

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels. 

• A commitment to personal development and staying informed of industry and regulatory changes. 

Desirable skills and experience: 

• Experience in root cause analysis methodologies
• Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation strategies

ABOUT 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. 

LGC’s National Laboratories deliver a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business, healthcare, and academia. We manage and operate several national laboratories on behalf of government agencies, such as the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML), MHRA Laboratories Team and National Reference Laboratories, as well as hosting the unique function of the ‘Government Chemist’.

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC 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. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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