Quality Assurance Technician/Officer

QA Technician / QA Officer

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

We are supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation in the search for a QA Technician / QA Officer to join their site on a 12-month fixed term contract. There is a strong chance this role will go permanent.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in a regulated quality environment who is looking to further develop their career within quality assurance in a manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will support a range of QA activities across production and quality operations, helping to ensure documentation, processes and products remain compliant with regulatory and internal quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Review completed batch records, manufacturing documentation and analytical paperwork
• Support QA activities across manufacturing and quality operations
• Assist with change controls, deviations, CAPAs and validation-related activities
• Review and approve SOPs, specifications, manufacturing procedures and associated quality documents
• Support incoming material and final product disposition activities
• Identify and escalate any cGMP or quality compliance concerns
• Support new product or campaign introductions from a QA perspective
• Participate in audit preparation and support internal, supplier and customer audits
• Assist with regulatory inspection readiness activities
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Quality Control, Compliance and Production

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• At least 1.5 years’ experience within a regulated quality environment
• Experience gained within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, ISO, GLP or cGMP manufacturing would be considered
• Previous exposure to quality documentation review in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Able to work effectively across multiple teams and communicate confidently with stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Comfortable escalating issues where required and supporting continuous compliance

The opportunity:

• 12-month contract with a well-established manufacturing environment
• Strong exposure to day-to-day QA operations in a regulated setting
• Opportunity to work across a range of quality systems and cross-functional activities
• Suitable for someone looking to build on existing QA experience in industry

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