Administrative Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Willington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the life sciences sector is hiring TWO Quality Assurance Associates in Willington, UK. This role offers the opportunity to support the Quality Assurance Manager in enforcing compliance and improving quality processes in a regulated environment. Ideal for individuals at the start of their QA careers, this position promotes a culture of integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or higher education is essential.
• Experience in GxP environment or within pharma/biotech desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting QA Manager in maintaining and developing QMS.
• Ensuring compliance with GDP, GMP, and other global regulations.
• Validating healthcare professionals and delivery sites.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving

Proactive approach

Team player

Confident using IT platforms

Education

GCSEs or higher education

Job description

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Job Role: Quality Assurance Associate – Life Sciences

Location: On-site (potential to be hybrid) | Willington, UK

Start Date: ASAP

We're partnered with a leading organisation in the life sciences space, and they're hiring a for TWO Quality Assurance Associate to support their expanding QA function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow within a business that plays a critical role in global access to medicine.

You'll be responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance Manager and team in maintaining and enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with GDP, GMP, and global regulatory frameworks, and continuously driving improvements across quality processes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the QA Manager and wider team in maintaining and developing a best-in-class QMS
• Ensuring compliance with GDP, GMP, MHRA, and other global regulations (including FDA)
• Administering change requests impacting GMDP processes and documentation
• Validating healthcare professionals and delivery sites to ensure product suitability
• Supporting customer and supplier qualification, including verifying licences
• Maintaining document control systems (formatting, routing via DocuSign, and filing)
• Ensuring accuracy and accessibility of training and quality records
• Logging site events and managing internal routing for assessment and approval
• Generating quality metrics and reports for continuous improvement
• Archiving physical and digital records in line with company standards
• Monitoring the Fresh Desk ticketing system and ensuring queries are assigned correctly

What we’re looking for:

• GCSEs or higher education (essential)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills
• A problem-solver with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Confident using IT platforms and tools
• Team player with a positive, collaborative attitude
• Experience in a GxP environment or within pharma/biotech is desirable but not essential

This is a brilliant role for someone early in their QA journey or with a few years' experience looking to work in a regulated environment with impact. You'll join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning!