Job Description

Posted 3 weeks ago

• Reports to: Production Manager
• Purpose: Ensure that data results from the laboratory are accurate and quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Specific responsibilities and duties:
  • Quality management systems:
    • Develop, implement, and maintain the laboratory’s quality management system in alignment with ISO 15189 or other relevant standards.
  • Policy and procedure development:
    • Collaborate with lab technicians to establish, review, and revise laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
    • Ensure all laboratory practices adhere to established quality standards.
  • Documentation and record keeping:
    • Oversee the documentation and record-keeping process to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
    • Conduct regular audits of laboratory documentation and records.
  • Internal audits and inspections:
    • Plan and conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and identify areas for improvement.
    • Develop corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans in response to audit findings.
  • Compliance and accreditation:
    • Monitor and maintain compliance with relevant regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies.
    • Prepare and coordinate laboratory accreditation and certification processes.
  • Training and education:
    • Develop and deliver quality assurance training programs for laboratory staff, production staff, and other employees to enhance awareness and compliance with quality standards.
  • Risk assessment and management:
    • Conduct risk assessments and assist in developing risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues affecting laboratory operations and production.
    • Address and document deviations and non-conformities as they arise.
  • Continuous improvement:
    • Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead quality improvement initiatives.
    • Analyze data to monitor trends and recommend corrective actions.
  • Supplier and vendor quality assessment:
    • Evaluate and maintain a list of approved suppliers and vendors, ensuring their adherence to quality standards.
    • Collaborate with procurement to manage supplier relationships.
  • Communication and reporting:
    • Provide regular reports and updates to laboratory management on quality assurance activities, issues, and achievements.
    • Serve as a point of contact for external auditors and inspectors.
  • Other duties:
    • Review and authorize lab results.
    • Be accountable for lab services costs by raising invoices.
    • Perform any other job as assigned by a superior that seems relevant.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Laboratory, or relevant equivalent education and experience.
• Qualifications and skills:
  • Knowledge of ISO 9000 quality management systems and ISO 15189 laboratory quality management systems.
  • Ability to coordinate daily tasks around unplanned activities that become a priority.
  • Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate customer service and capacity to build relationships in the workplace.
  • Auditing skills.
• Experience:
  • At least 5 years’ experience working as a Quality Assurance Officer.
• Mode of application:
  • All applications should be sent to hr@choboinvestments.com or ralmas@choboinvestments.com.
• Deadline:
  • 30th of May 2025.

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