Quality & Operations Officer

Job Title: Quality & Operations Officer 

Status: Full Time 

Location: Liège, Belgium 

Salary: Competitive 

Reporting: Head of Laboratory Operations 

Company 

Today, precision medicine coupled with advanced diagnostics is taking over. However, those innovations in medicine come with an ever-increasing price tag driven by more expensive and complicated solutions making them less accessible unless we do something about it.

Signatur Biosciences was established with the mission of making cutting-edge diagnostic tools accessible to more patients around the world. As a startup we have developed a technology to profile complex molecular signatures in a single reaction using qPCR machines already in place in every biomedical lab around the world. Signatur Biosciences is a startup based in Liège, Belgium. 

We're worried about accessibility in precision diagnostics and are building a team of individuals who share our passion for solving this problem through close collaboration and a sense of urgency. We're building a different kind of company, where employees think like owners, act with authority, and collaborate closely with one another.

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Quality & Operations Officer to join our team. In this role, under the direction of the Head of Laboratory Operations and working closely with the RA/QA Lead, you will be responsible for supporting laboratory operations and quality activities across documentation, processes and systems. You will join Signatur Biosciences at an exciting time as we are a small start-up company looking to grow. You will be part of an expanding laboratory operations team but also interact with colleagues across the company who have the shared mission to make precision diagnostics more accessible. If you are a highly motivated and driven self-starter with a passion for novel diagnostics development, we'd love to speak with you!

About the role 

As a Quality & Operations Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the laboratory and quality processes that underpin the development and manufacturing of our qPCR-based diagnostic kits. You will be responsible for producing high-quality documentation (SOPs, WIs, forms), supporting QMS processes, coordinating equipment management, managing suppliers and consumables, assisting with experimental planning, and contributing to Computer System Validation (CSV) activities.

This role is highly cross-functional and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across Manufacturing, R&D, and Operations activities. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining a compliant, efficient, and well-documented laboratory environment aligned with ISO13485 requirements.

Main Responsibilities 

Quality & Documentation Management 

• Write, review and maintain documentation including SOPs (manufacturing, laboratory processes, equipment), Work Instructions, Forms and related QMS documents in accordance with In Vitro Diagnostic development Frameworks (ISO13485 and IVDR) 
• Support QMS activities such as change control, document lifecycle, periodic SOP review, and CAPA-related documentation. 
• Review laboratory-generated documentation for completeness, traceability, data integrity and compliance. 
• Contribute to maintaining high-quality standards across all processes aligned with ISO13485 and IVD development requirements. 

Laboratory and Operational support 

• Support equipment qualification activities by drafting IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and associated SOPs in collaboration with the Head of Laboratory Operations. 
• Coordinate equipment maintenance schedules, documentation and service interactions. 
• Support the Head of Laboratory Operations in the implementation and monitoring of metrics (Key Performance Indicators) of laboratory efficiency & effectiveness 
• Contribute towards the continuous improvement and operations of Signatur Biosciences 
• Training and coaching of laboratory team members 

Supplier & Stock Management 

• Manage supplier contacts, request quotations, support ordering processes and oversee delivery and reception of laboratory materials in collaboration with the Head of Laboratory Operations. 
• Support consumable and reagent stock management to ensure operational continuity. 

Experimental planning Support 

• Draft experimental Forms based on high-level development protocols provided by Scientists and R&D leadership. 
• Ensure clear and structured documentation enabling laboratory execution. 

Computer System Validation (CSV) Support 

• Contribute to CSV activities associated with the introduction or update of laboratory and quality systems (e.g., QMS tools, data management systems, equipment software). 
• Support the drafting and review of validation documentation. 
• Collaborate with RAQA Lead and system owners to ensure validated systems are maintained in a compliant state 

Skills, Experience & Attributes

Essential Skills/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree with substantial experience, or Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related fields. 
• Preferred 3–5 years of experience in biotech, diagnostics, IVD manufacturing, QC or QA environments. 
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations and documentation practices. 
• Experience working within a Quality Management System for In Vitro Diagnostic development (ISO13485) or equivalent 
• Excellent writing, organisation and documentation skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel. 
• Interest or initial experience in CSV / validation of digital systems, or willingness to be trained. 
• Fluent in English & French 

Desirable Skills/Experience 

• Experience in a start-up or fast-paced biotech environment. 
• Previous involvement in equipment management, qualification or maintenance documentation. 
• Experience with supplier management or laboratory stock management. 
• Familiarity with qPCR workflows or molecular biology laboratory environments. 
• Experience in QA/QC or process validation. 
• Experience with ALCOA+, data integrity, or CSV is a plus. 

Key Competencies

• Planning and Problem Solving 
• Sense of Urgency and Focus 
• Teamwork & collaboration 
• Attention to detail & continuous learning 

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (compensation will be based on experience level with requested qualifications).
• Paid time off policy that includes: 4 weeks and 12 compensatory days.
• Private medical insurance (DKV)
• Meal vouchers

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​As we continue to grow, our benefits package may evolve. The benefits outlined above are accurate as of the job posting date, but may differ at the time of hire.

Signatur Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), genetic information, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law.