QC Laboratory Lead


What you need to know:
Matrix Recruitment are currently seeking a QC Laboratory Lead to join a well-established team in the medical device manufacturing sector in County Galway. This is a permanent Monday – Friday position.


Your New Job:
As QC Laboratory Lead (reporting into the site quality manager), you will lead and coordinate Quality Control activities while ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards. You will support continuous improvement, maintain audit readiness, and uphold high-quality testing standards. Your leadership will ensure reliable, accurate, and compliant lab operations.


QC Laboratory Lead Responsibilities:

• Lead and maintain ISO 17025 Quality Management System ensuring full compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across all QC laboratory activities.

• Coordinate and supervise all QC testing operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, staff development, and ensuring KPI targets and company objectives are met.

• Oversee laboratory documentation and compliance processes, including SOP updates, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and product/batch release based on verified test results.

• Act as primary QC representative in audits and reviews, supporting timely closure of non-conformances, managing internal and external audit activities, and reporting lab performance trends.

• Drive training, technical support, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring staff competency, validated methods, reliable equipment, and seamless collaboration with QA, Production, and customers.

What are we looking for?

• Educational & Technical Background: Relevant third-level qualification with working knowledge of ISO 17025, GDocP, and experience in ISO-regulated environments.

• Leadership & Project Management: Proven experience in supervisory roles and successful track record in managing projects and leading teams.

• Audit & Compliance Skills: Ability to conduct effective audits with flexibility to travel; auditor certification (e.g. ISO 17025, ISO 9001) is a plus.

• Regulatory & Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with IVDD/IVDR regulations, Irish EHS legislation, validation practices, and QMS software systems.

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