QC & Analytical Manager - ELISA
CRANLEIGH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED · Berkshire
QC & Analytical Manager - ELISA at CRANLEIGH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, based in Berkshire, paying £50,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Location
- Berkshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Quality Control
About 20% above the going rate for quality control
Reference opportunities/qc-analytical-manager-elisa-8511
About the role
QC & Analytical Manager - ELISA
Biotech
Berkshire
£50000k – £65000k
permanentJob Ref: 8511
Description
QC Analytical Manager – Diagnostics | £50,000 – £65,000 | Berkshire
We're seeking an experienced and driven QC Analytical Manager to lead quality control and analytical operations in a fast-growing diagnostic manufacturing environment. If you have a strong background in ELISA-based testing, team leadership, and compliance within diagnostics or biopharma, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
About the Role
This leadership role sits at the heart of the QC and production function, overseeing a team of scientists and technicians responsible for testing, releasing, and continuously improving ELISA diagnostic kits. You’ll provide technical direction, manage resources, drive compliance, and ensure that products meet rigorous quality standards across the entire lifecycle – from raw materials to finished goods.
You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, QA, and Manufacturing teams to ensure process efficiency and product excellence, while also fostering a high-performing, quality-focused culture across your department.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop QC and Analytical teams
- Oversee testing of raw materials, antigens, conjugates, and final ELISA kits
- Ensure analytical data review, trending, and compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards
- Drive method validation, transfer, and troubleshooting
- Manage equipment calibration and qualification
- Lead investigations, audits, and CAPA implementation
- Develop and monitor KPIs, using data to improve performance
- Identify and implement process improvements (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Support regulatory readiness and continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Science, or related discipline (BSc or higher)
- 5–10 years’ experience in QC, manufacturing science, or diagnostics
- Proven leadership in ELISA/immunoassay lab environments
- Strong expertise in method validation, data integrity, and documentation compliance
- Skilled in statistical analysis tools (e.g. SoftMax Pro, Minitab, JMP)
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions and audit readiness
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement experience
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team development skills
Salary, Benefits & Location
- Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)
- Location: Berkshire
Apply Today
If you’re ready to lead from the front and make a measurable impact in diagnostic product quality, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to bring your scientific leadership into a business that values innovation, quality, and people.
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Get in TouchReference: opportunities/qc-analytical-manager-elisa-8511 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via CRANLEIGH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
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