Quality Assurance Executive
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES AQ (SINGAPORE) LAB PTE. LTD. · Singapore ·
- Category
- QA
Oversee food-testing lab quality systems, ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, managing audits, non-conformances, and LIMS records in a fast-paced lab environment.
About the Company
Mérieux NutriSciences is a global leader in food safety, quality and sustainability, helping organisations across the food industry ensure the safety and quality of their products.
With a presence across the world, we combine scientific expertise, advanced laboratory capabilities and industry knowledge to support our customers throughout the food supply chain.
In Singapore, our laboratory team supports customers through a range of food testing and laboratory services, working together to ensure samples are handled accurately and efficiently in accordance with quality and safety standards.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the food testing industry and work alongside experienced laboratory professionals in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
OUR PURPOSE: BETTER FOOD. BETTER HEALTH. BETTER WORLD.
About the Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Executive to support and drive the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of our Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental (QSHE) Management System within the Singapore laboratory.
You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, relevant Singapore regulatory and accreditation requirements, and company policies. The role will also support the laboratory's accreditation activities and quality assurance programmes.
Responsibilities
- Implement, maintain and continuously improve the laboratory's Management System in line with ISO/IEC 17025 and relevant global and local requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, including audit preparation, follow-up and monitoring of corrective actions.
- Oversee Proficiency Testing (PT) and internal Quality Control (QC) programmes, including reviewing results and following up on identified issues.
- Lead the review and close-out of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), deviations and customer complaints, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain management system documentation and ensure records are properly controlled, stored and retained.
- Support the maintenance of laboratory accreditation requirements and relevant information within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Work closely with the Health, Safety and Environment (HSSE) team to promote safe working practices, continuous improvement and effective hazard and risk management.
- Coordinate external equipment calibration and preventive maintenance activities.
- Support the assessment, approval and monitoring of suppliers and subcontractors.
- Assist with other quality, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory as required.
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science/Food Technology, Quality Assurance or a related scientific discipline.
- Relevant experience in quality assurance, quality management, laboratory operations or a related field.
- Good practical and theoretical knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and relevant Singapore regulatory, accreditation and compliance requirements.
- Experience in quality system management, including document control, non-conformance management, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Experience supporting or conducting internal and external audits and accreditation activities.
- Good planning, organisational and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Knowledge or experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different teams.
- Proactive, organised and committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and compliance.
What We Have to Offer
- Opportunity to develop your career in the food testing and laboratory industry.
- Exposure to quality management, laboratory accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience with ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality systems.
- Training and opportunities to develop your technical and professional skills.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
Mérieux NutriSciences is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and providing equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you are excited to learn and grow with us.