Who sets the standards, to ensure that anything that can be measured is done so with consistency and reliability? We do. Through our vital research, the National Physical Laboratory is helping support scientific and commercial innovations, international trade, environmental protection and health and wellbeing. So, when it comes to the standards that we need to meet, we’re very serious about it. As a Quality Controller, you’ll take control of our quality documentation and reporting database, as well as undertake audits, to make sure we’re compliant on every level. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too.
This is a role that calls for meticulous attention to detail. Not only will you update our intranet with all relevant quality informationso that it’s accessible and up-to-date, you’ll also ensure our quality database is maintained regularly too. This allows you to keep on top of issues and follow up these up so that they’re dealt with without delay. What’s more, you’ll help undertake audits – flagging and documenting any issues, as well as putting in place a programme to resolve them. At every stage, you’ll document your findings. And, when there’s any new legislation or business instructions, you’ll see that these are incorporated to audits and procedures as a matter of course. You’ll also liaise with Managers to monitor performance, check that suggested improvements have been rolled-out, as well ensure processes and controls are being adhered to.