Quality Assurance Specialist

**Position**: Quality Assurance Specialist

**Position Type**: Full-Time

**Department**:Quality Assurance

**Location**: Cape Town, onsite

**Experience**: BSc (Hons) required/MSc or higher degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related discipline preferred, + 3 - 5 years quality experience in industry

**Company Description**:
**Position Description**:
Watchmaker is looking for a motivated Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our QA team in Cape Town

If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and love the idea of working at the intersection of science, technology, and quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You'll play a key role in helping us deliver high-quality products to our customers in the global genomics and synthetic biology markets.

You'll work closely with our Production partners (Manufacturing, QC Testing, Vialing, Assembly, and Supply Chain) and collaborate with teams in both Cape Town and Boulder, Colorado. Together, we will build on our strong foundation of scientific rigor, creativity, collaboration, and customer focus, all while ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

**How will you contribute?**

You will support and strengthen our ISO 13485-compliant Quality Management System (QMS), helping us stay agile, compliant, and customer-focused. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Promoting a culture of quality and high performance across the company
- Facilitating training system management, including design, maintenance, measurement, assignment, and analysis of internal training
- Supporting creation and delivery of quality-related training content
- Supporting execution of quality processes, including (but not limited to) change control, nonconformance (NC) and CAPA management, document control, and continuous improvement
- Participating in NC and CAPA investigations related to manufacturing, testing, and control systems
- Creating and/or reviewing and approving quality documents and records (e.g. receiving records, batch records, investigation reports, change records, certificates of analysis)
- Preparing and analysing QMS metrics and reporting for the business
- Supporting management reviews (quarterly)
- Leading or contributing to improvement projects from e.g. NC, CAPA, audits, or site goals
- Supporting internal, external, and supplier audits

**Who we're looking for**

You bring scientific curiosity, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership. You're someone who gets things done, communicates clearly, and enjoys collaborating across teams.

You have:

- A BSc (Hons)/MSc or higher in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline
- 3 - 5 years' experience in quality assurance (NC, CAPA, root cause investigations, audits) within molecular biology (or similar) product manufacturing, support, or development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, able to function as an effective member across cross-functional teams
- Confidence working independently across global teams
- A solutions-focused, agile mindset and ability to think on your feet
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
- The ability to multitask, perform under pressure, and stay self-motivated
- A growth mindset - open to feedback, learning, and continuous improvement
- A commitment to quality and customer fulfilment
- A positive attitude—you know how to work hard and have fun doing it

**Additional preferred knowledge and experience**
- Experience with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and / or cGMP environments
- Hands-on experience with internal/external audits
- Familiarity with training management

**Application Requirements**
- Letter of motivation (upload where it says cover letter)
- Resume or _Curriculum vitae_, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered. Applicants must be South African or be eligible to work in South Africa and already possess the necessary work permits or visas, or be able to obtain them before responding to this vacancy.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested. We will also request a current payslip.

**_ NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE_**

**WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER**

Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law.

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