Overview
We are a global provider of products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies industries. Avantor, through VWR International, is looking for a Quality Assurance Operator Private Label Chemicals to join the team in Leuven. Reporting to the Manager Quality Assurance Chemical Manufacturing in Belgium, you will be responsible for QA activities within the VWR Chemicals area of VWR International, part of Avantor, linked to laboratory activities.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Interpret and implement quality assurance standards to assure compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, (ISO 13485) and ISO 17025/34 and industry regulatory requirements.
- Draft quality assurance policies, procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation in accordance with policy, Legal Environmental & Safety regulation, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001.
- Interact with company management, internal departments, and other sites to implement and maintain Quality Systems and the corresponding document management systems.
- Evaluate adequacy of QA standards, review implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems.
- Plan, conduct and supervise testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.
- Devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data.
- Collect, compile and analyze statistical quality data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system.
- Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities.
- Investigate customer complaints and/or non-conformance issues and develop corrective and preventive actions.
- Evaluate and/or approve changes to product/equipment specifications and processes.
- Identify training needs and coordinate training interventions to meet quality standards.
- Perform and document internal audits and support on-site audits by third parties and regulatory inspections.
- Evaluate audit/inspection findings and implement corrective actions; implement and supervise risk management activities.
- Ensure up-to-date batch records, review and approve completed batch records, analysis forms and related production records; support release of GMP and non-GMP products.
- Ensure calibration of premises and equipment.
- Regularly connect with production, QA, QC and Supply Chain to identify opportunities for quality and efficiency improvement.
Experience Required / Qualifications
- Master or Bachelor in applied sciences or engineering.
- Knowledge of ISO Quality Management standards and/or GMP.
- Chemical background.
- Ability to nurture partnerships and teamwork across internal functions.
- Proficient in English and Dutch (written and spoken); French on an equivalent level would be helpful.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and SAP.
We Offer
We offer the opportunity to work in a multifaceted environment where collaboration is key. In addition to a competitive salary package, we provide hospital and group insurance, luncheon vouchers and a bonus scheme. Avantor’s flexible time system and holiday plan supports a good work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity
Avantor Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and empower every associate to grow and succeed.