April Ambridge
About April Ambridge
April Ambridge serves as the Head of Quality (UK) at Scapa Healthcare, where she has worked since 2020. With over 19 years of experience in Quality Control and Assurance, she specializes in Sterility Assurance and has held various roles in microbiology and product sterility.
Current Role at Scapa Healthcare
April Ambridge serves as the Head of Quality (UK) at Scapa Healthcare, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees quality assurance and control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her responsibilities include managing the microbiology laboratory in Gargrave, England, and providing sterilization technical support. With a focus on maintaining high-quality standards, she plays a crucial role in the company's operations.
Previous Experience at Scapa Healthcare
Prior to her current position, April Ambridge worked at Scapa Healthcare in various capacities. She was a Senior Manager for Microbiology and Product Sterility from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing product safety and efficacy. Earlier, she began her career at Scapa as a Sterilization Scientist in 2020 for three months. Her tenure at Scapa Healthcare has contributed to her extensive experience in quality control and assurance.
Professional Background at Acelity
April Ambridge has significant experience at Acelity, where she held multiple roles from 2013 to 2018. She worked as a Sterilization Scientist for six months, then transitioned to Senior Quality Specialist (Sterilization & Microbiology) for ten months. Following this, she served as Sterility Assurance Leader and Microbiology Manager until 2018. Her roles at Acelity focused on microbiology and sterilization processes, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
April Ambridge holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomaterials (Clinical Dentistry) from the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, London, which she completed from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Microbiology from the University of Hertfordshire from 1996 to 1999. Her educational background supports her specialization in sterility assurance and quality control, with over 19 years of experience in these areas.
Specialization in Sterility Assurance
April Ambridge specializes in sterility assurance, a critical aspect of quality control in the healthcare industry. Her expertise encompasses microbiology and product sterility, where she is responsible for ensuring that products meet stringent safety standards. Her role involves managing the microbiology laboratory and providing technical support for sterilization processes, reflecting her commitment to maintaining high-quality healthcare products.