Joe Williams

Quality and compliance professional with experience across medical devices, diagnostics, and NHS laboratory environments, including Public Health Wales microbiology services. Experienced in ISO 13485, regulatory compliance, internal auditing, and leading cross-functional process improvement projects within regulated healthcare environments. Skilled in quality systems, SOP compliance, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to support operational and quality objectives.

CSV Engineer - Advanced Medical Solutions

(2025-01)

• Lead cross-functional projects focused on process implementation and regulatory compliance within a medical device environment.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and IT teams to support validation and system improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and develop Quality Management System (QMS) processes in line with compliance standards.
• Deliver company-wide training programmes to support system adoption and best practice.
• Conduct internal audits and support continuous improvement activities as a trained internal auditor.

Quality Improvements Engineer - Advanced Medical Solutions

(2022-09 - 2025-01)

• Managed document control activities to support QMS compliance and operational accuracy.
• Coordinated training activities to support SOP compliance and quality standards.
• Supported internal auditing and compliance initiatives within a regulated healthcare environment.
• Assisted with continuous improvement and process optimisation projects.
• Collaborated across departments to support quality assurance and operational objectives.

Quality Testing Technician - Siemens Healthineers

(2020-01 - 2022-08)

• Performed automated and semi-automated immunoassays using ELISA instrumentation across multiple product lines within a Class II laboratory environment.
• Led regular operational meetings and coordinated task allocation across global departments to ensure delivery against business timelines.
• Took ownership of the allergen testing workload within the laboratory, including sourcing and handling positive human serum across multiple immunoglobulin classes.
• Supported laboratory quality processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

Microbiology Laboratory Assistant - NHS - Public Health Wales

(2018-03 - 2019-08)

• Prepared clinical specimens for analysis by Biomedical Scientists, ensuring correct handling and processing procedures.
• Performed testing of respiratory and viral swab samples using ISO 15189-compliant laboratory equipment within a Class II microbiology environment.
• Conducted routine screening of aerobic culture plates, identifying and documenting bacterial growth including respiratory pathogens.
• Maintained accurate laboratory records and ensured compliance with health, safety and quality standards.
• Communicated test results and findings with consultants and General Practitioners to support clinical decision-making.

GCSE's - Including Maths, English & Science - Ysgol John Brights (2007 - 2011)