Company Information and Introduction:
Join Accuscience – Shaping the Future of Life Sciences
At Accuscience, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we make a difference in people's lives. As specialised, value-adding distribution businesses, we supply essential products and services across the Healthcare, Pharma, Life Sciences, and Food sectors in Ireland and the UK. Our focus spans three key areas—Medical, In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), and Scientific—where we deliver innovative solutions to hospitals, laboratories, community care providers, and scientific industries. Backed by long-term partnerships with globally leading manufacturers, we pride ourselves on offering not just products, but tailored solutions that empower our customers to achieve exceptional outcomes.
As part of the Lifesciences Sector of Diploma PLC, a FTSE 100 company, we benefit from a unique operating model that combines local agility with global strength. Following the acquisition of Technopath in 2014 and Accuscience in 2022, our unified leadership team, under Diploma Life Sciences, Ireland and UK, is driving a collaborative strategy to unlock significant growth opportunities across Ireland and the UK. With over 120 dedicated team members, we are building a purpose-led, values-driven culture that fosters high performance, inclusivity, and career development. We are proud to share that both Accuscience and Technopath have been accredited as Investors in Diversity Bronze by the Irish Centre for Diversity. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to building inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
As part of Diploma Life Sciences, Ireland and UK, Accuscience is constantly driving improvement. Through our Integrated Management System (IMS), we ensure that our people, processes, and systems evolve to meet the highest industry standards. We're proud to hold ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 27001 certifications, and we are accredited to ISO 17025:2017 — proof of our commitment to quality and trust.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
About the Role: Quality and Compliance Associate
We're looking for a Quality and Compliance Associate to join our team and support the Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in quality assurance while making a real difference in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You'll gain in-depth knowledge of our processes, work closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers across departments, and play a key role in strengthening customer confidence, enhancing trust in Accuscience, and helping us stay competitive
Main Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Foster a commercially orientated, quality-driven culture across Accuscience and group.
* Manage, operate, and further develop integrated systems across Accuscience and the group.
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, and ISO 27001, and assist implementation of any new ISO standards.
* Support the achievement of company quality performance objectives.
* Oversee the CAPA, internal audit, and risk management processes.
* Partner with managers and staff to address non-conformances and enhance procedures.
* Develop and deliver quality-focused training programs, including staff induction and ongoing training.
* Manage quality actions with customers and suppliers, including customer complaints, product recalls and adverse events and general queries.
* Oversee supplier and product onboarding, ensuring market accessibility in line with the requirements of MDR/IVDR and other applicable EU regulations.
* Liaise with external regulatory bodies such as the NSAI, INAB, and HPRA on all quality and regulatory matters.
* Monitor regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance.
* Oversee the operation and maintenance of the calibration laboratory, ensuring accurate performance and acting as the final approver for all accredited calibration certificate
* Implement and maintain strong Information Security practices, including safeguarding data, following company policies, and reporting risks or inappropriate use.
* Promote and protect workplace Health & Safety, in line with the company's Safety Statement and Risk Assessments.
* Participate in management review meetings and contribute to decision-making.
* Adhere to all company SOPs and take on additional tasks as assigned
Key Skills and Competencies:
What We're Looking For
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
* Detail-oriented, with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
* Collaborative and approachable, with strong relationship-building skills.
* Confident in working with standards, audits, and regulatory bodies.
* Keen to grow your career in quality and compliance within a respected and supportive organization.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
* Degree or Diploma in Science/Engineering or QQI is desirable.
* Minimum 2-5 years' industry experience in a similar role.
* Preferred Experience (but all not essential): ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, ISO 27001, MDD / MDR, IVDD / IVDR.