Quality Assurance Coordinator

For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Are you passionate about maintaining the highest standards of quality? Abcam, a leading innovator in life science research and diagnostics, is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our Innovation & Manufacturing Department in Waltham, Massachusetts. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a commitment to excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Quality Assurance Coordinator at Abcam, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of our Quality Management System (QMS). Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage controlled quality documentation using QA Document Management System and Learning Compliance Software.
• Conduct internal audits to verify compliance with Abcam's QMS, identify areas for improvement, and communicate QA issues.
• Oversee the review and approval of CoA documentation for OEM supplied products.
• Review and address non-conformance reports, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist in delivering quality-related training programs and maintain a quality-focused culture.
• Lead continuous quality improvement programs to enhance processes, products, and services.
• Write reports, develop policies, and support external audits in line with the Quality Management System.

You will be educated to degree level in biological or life sciences and have 4 years’ experience of working within the Life Science or Medical Device Industry. You will also have a practical working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 and GMP with an audit focused background.

Strong communication both verbal and written are essential for this role with the ability to write clearly, succinctly and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience. Additionally, experience in 5S/Lean/Six Sigma and experience with ERP systems such as Oracle would be advantageous to this role.

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes our award-winning share scheme, 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.

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