Quality Associate

PharmaCare Laboratories; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous product allowance

Secure onsite parking

Paid parental leave

Private health insurance subsidy

Salary continuance/TPD paid

Ongoing training and development

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Collaborative work environment

Employee assistance/wellbeing

Job summary

PharmaCare is seeking a QA Associate to ensure safety and quality of medicines from pre- to post-production. The role requires GDP proficiency, strong documentation discipline, and collaboration across QA/QC teams. This is a full-time, onsite 12-month contract based in Prestons, NSW.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree, 3–5 years in pharma QA/QC, and a solid understanding of GMP and CAPA. You will engage in audits, deviation investigations, and ongoing compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a Science related discipline.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing background with 3–5 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Code of GMP.
• Experience with batch documentation, change control, internal auditing and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Batch document review to support release for supply.
• Issue batch documentation to production.
• Perform water sampling and conductivity testing.
• Coordinate monthly environmental monitoring with contract lab.
• Monitor temperature data loggers and daily checks.
• Organise raw materials and finished goods samples for testing.
• Manage raw material release and trend data.
• Conduct supplier reassessment activities.
• Enter test results in ILAB system.
• Inspect and release packaging components; maintain master artwork.
• Support change control and internal audits.
• Update SOPs and assist in GMP training.

Skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Science degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

About us

At PharmaCare, we are dedicated to enriching people's lives through improved health and wellness. As an Australian born and built success story we are proud of our heritage and remain a 100% Australian owned and family operated business. We have built on our success at home and now have sales and marketing operations around the globe, where we sell and market some of our well-known and trusted brands.

PharmaCare has tripled its work force and production output over the last 3 years. Our rapid growth has seen massive investment committed to our operation with $20M planned over the next 24 months. Recent developments have seen the operation double its footprint with further expansion on the horizon.

Our success comes from our performance led culture, and we want our people to succeed. We encourage ownership and integrity with an entrepreneurial flair. Based in Prestons, we live the life we promote.

We are family owned with a global reach; our products are found in pharmacies, supermarkets, department and variety stores all over the world.

Extras we know you’ll love

• Generous monthly product allowance to support your health and wellbeing
• Secure onsite parking
• Paid parental leave, subsidised private health insurance
• Salary continuance and TPD insurances fully paid
• Ongoing training and development programs
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• A supportive, fun and collaborative working environment

23/09/2026

23/10/2026

Contract

Prestons, NSW

Quality Assurance & Safety

About us

At PharmaCare, we are dedicated to enriching people's lives through improved health and wellness. As an Australian born and built success story we are proud of our heritage and remain a 100% Australian owned and family operated business. We have built on our success at home and now have sales and marketing operations around the globe, where we sell and market some of our well-known and trusted brands.

PharmaCare has tripled its work force and production output over the last 3 years. Our rapid growth has seen massive investment committed to our operation with $20M planned over the next 24 months. Recent developments have seen the operation double its footprint with further expansion on the horizon.

Our success comes from our performance led culture, and we want our people to succeed. We encourage ownership and integrity with an entrepreneurial flair. Based in Prestons, we live the life we promote.

We are family owned with a global reach; our products are found in pharmacies, supermarkets, department and variety stores all over the world.

Extras we know you’ll love

• Generous monthly product allowance to support your health and wellbeing
• Secure onsite parking
• Paid parental leave, subsidised private health insurance
• Salary continuance and TPD insurances fully paid
• Employee assistance/wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Leave loading
• A supportive, fun and collaborative working environment

Job Description

About the role

The QA Associate is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of components of manufactured medicines, both pre-and-post-production. This role requires excellent knowledge of TGA PIC’s guidelines, proficiency in Good Documentation Practices (GDP), with a keen focus on release for supply activities.

It is a diverse role covering all aspects of quality operations, such as sampling and inspection of incoming goods, environmental monitoring, document control, deviation investigations, auditing, training, data entry and trending.

This role is a full-time, onsite 12-month contract position

Key Responsibilities:

• Batch document review as a supporting function for RFS
• Issuing of Batch documentation to production
• Perform RO water sampling and Conductivity testing
• Organise monthly environmental monitoring with contract laboratory and maintain results on spreadsheet
• Monitoring Temperature data loggers, pressure differentials and scale daily checks
• Organise Raw materials and Finished goods samples for testing
• Raw material release and trend management
• Monitor raw materials expiry/retest dates and work with the warehouse to obtain samples for retest
• Perform Supplier reassessment activities
• Enter test results in ILAB system
• Conduct inspection and release of packaging components
• Maintenance of master artwork
• Change control
• Participate in the internal audit program
• Updating Standard Operating Procedures
• Performing deviation and CAPA investigations
• Maintain retention store for raw materials, components, and documentation
• Assist in maintenance of company training programs and assist with GMP training
• Ability to follow instructions from management

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a Science related discipline
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing background with minimum of 3-5 years’ experience
• Working knowledge and ability to interpret the Australian Code of GMP
• Proven experience with the following:
  • Batch document review and batch release
  • Documentation control
  • Change control
  • Internal auditing
  • Root cause analysis investigations & CAPA
  • Sampling and inspection of incoming materials

• A strong awareness of and commitment to safety management
• Time management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Driven and energetic personality
• High level of attention to detail, initiative, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work with all levels of the organisation from shop floor to senior management
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MRP and/or ERP systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years QA/QC experience in a TGA/GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. They must present with excellent communication abilities in both written and verbal English as they will be working cross functionally and interfacing with groups across the business as well as external stakeholders. The candidate will also possess excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail. Most importantly, the ideal candidate must have a 'can do' attitude, be extremely reliable and punctual, present excellent problem-solving skills, and must be able to work under pressure.