Quality Assurance Associate

Alimentiv; London; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to enhance their Quality Management Systems. This role involves supporting audits, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, contributing to ongoing quality improvement initiatives. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in quality assurance and clinical research will be valued, and play a vital role in maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with an undergraduate degree or 4-6 years with a college diploma.
• Experience in Clinical Research, Quality Assurance, or IT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Quality Management Systems.
• Conduct audits and assist with regulatory inspections.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Computer Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree

College Diploma

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

SOPs

Training Materials

Job description

Responsible to support the development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and activities in the execution of Quality Assurance Deliverables. Responsible for supporting the business in Quality Assurance, through audit activities in support of ongoing quality improvement. Acts as a liaison with other business units and partners and assumes some responsibilities for Quality led initiatives, based upon knowledge of regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

Quality Assurance Implementation

• Executes assigned actions related to the corporate Quality Plan.
• Liaises with internal stakeholders to facilitate the development/revision and review of QMS, SOPs, Work Instructions, Associated Documents, standards, and training materials as required.
• Evaluate quality processes against corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supports audits (internal, site, vendor) and reviews associated Corrective Action and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s).
• Provides guidance, as required, to internal stakeholders related to the interpretation of GCP and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory, Ethical Conduct and Audit Monitoring

• Remains current on and communicates changes to relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assists in the identification of process changes to QMS documents and/or training requirements to meet regulations, standards, and sponsor expectations.
• Supports Sponsor and regulatory inspections or audit activities.

Quality Assurance Training

• Identifies, creates, adapts, and delivers quality assurance orientation as well as department, project team and clinical site quality assurance training programs.
• Initiates training plan creation and manages the training database.
• Liaises with Human Resources to communicate training assignments.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess either an undergraduate degree with 1-3 years of related experience and on the go training, or a College Diploma with 4-6 years of related experience and training.
• Clinical Research, Quality Assurance or Information Technology experience preferred. Analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and attention to detail skills required. Strong computer skills required. Basic knowledge of ICH GCP and global regulations governing Clinical Research.