Quality Assurance Specialist, GMP Pharma

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

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.