James Coughlan
James Coughlan | Quality Lead | ISO 17025 Laboratory Quality System
James Coughlan is Quality Lead for ISO 17025 laboratory operations at Airmid Healthgroup, supporting laboratory quality, accreditation activities, and the continued development of robust systems across indoor air quality and product performance testing.
James brings more than 10 years of experience across quality, engineering, medical device manufacturing, and regulated environments. Since joining Airmid Healthgroup in July 2024, he has supported the expansion of the laboratory’s ISO 17025 accredited scope and the implementation of quality requirements for GLP-related laboratory work, helping ensure testing is reliable, traceable, and conducted within well-controlled quality systems.
Areas of Expertise
•Quality management for indoor air quality and product performance testing
•ISO 17025 accreditation and expansion of accredited laboratory testing scope
•Quality oversight of air cleaner, filtration and HVAC performance testing
•Quality systems supporting bioaerosol, microbiology and airborne pathogen studies
•GLP quality requirements for laboratory studies and regulatory testing
•Quality oversight of cleaning product and antimicrobial efficacy testing
•Quality assurance for consumer product testing and claims substantiation
•Controlled environment, microbiological and environmental monitoring
•Development and continuous improvement of laboratory procedures and quality
systems
•Data integrity, traceability and compliance within accredited laboratory testing
Academic Background
•Master of Applied Science in Enterprise Systems, University of Galway
•Bachelor of Science in Health and Safety Systems, University of Galway
Career Highlights
•Airmid Healthgroup: Quality Lead since July 2024, supporting ISO 17025 laboratory operations, accreditation activities, extension of the laboratory’s accredited scope, and quality requirements associated with GLP work.
•Medical Device Manufacturing: Senior Quality Specialist with responsibility for microbiological and environmental monitoring within ISO 14644-classified cleanrooms.
Professional Focus
James’s professional focus is on developing practical and effective quality systems that support laboratory integrity, accreditation, regulatory compliance, reliable testing, and continuous improvement. His current work includes supporting the expansion of Airmid Healthgroup’s accredited laboratory capabilities and the application of appropriate quality controls to ISO 17025 and GLP-related laboratory activities.
•Medical Device Manufacturing: Quality Technician, developing practical
experience in quality systems and regulated manufacturing environments.
•LUAS Vehicle and Infrastructure Maintenance Project: Complex engineering and
operational environment, building experience in quality and safety systems.
Edited by James Coughlan 24th September 2026
