About this role
QA Manager Nostics Full-time Amsterdam, Netherlands Posted on Oct 22, 2026 Location: Amsterdam Timing: As soon as possible 40 hours/week About Nostics At Nostics, we're building smarter, faster diagnostics for a healthier future. We are developing the world's first clinical diagnostic platform powered by Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), enabling rapid, label-free identification of bacteria directly from patient samples in under 10 minutes. Our first product, DUTI (Direct UTI Identification), targets urinary tract infections: one of the most common primary care presentations and a major driver of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. We are a growing startup in Amsterdam, now preparing for regulatory submission.
The Role We are looking for a QA Manager to lead quality at Nostics. You will own our quality management system under ISO 13485, the IVDR and FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and build a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on role for a pragmatic leader with solid IVD experience. You set direction, keep compliance proportionate to a startup, and in the first phase do much of the day-to-day QA work yourself. Responsibilities As QA Manager, you will:
- Build, maintain and improve the QMS, including CAPA, nonconformances and change control
- Act as Management Representative and advise management on quality risks and priorities
- Run internal and supplier audits and host notified body audits
- Keep the company audit ready and support regulatory submissions
- Own our eQMS and use automation and AI tools where they help
- Report quality KPIs and build the QA team as the company grows Requirements What we'd love you to bring:
- A Master's or Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering or a related field
- 5+ years in quality management under ISO 13485, including at least 2 years in IVD under the IVDR
- Experience hosting notified body audits and supporting CE submissions; FDA...