Associate Quality Assurance Auditor

Microbial Solutions | Charles River; Tranent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug therapy development seeks a motivated graduate for the role of Associate Quality Assurance Auditor in Tranent. This 12-month fixed-term position involves ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory and Clinical Practice regulations while working in a dynamic QA team. Candidates should possess a degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry and demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Clear career progression

World-class training

Private health care

Pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Opportunity to volunteer

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry-related subject required.
• Interest in scientific research and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of studies and processes across laboratories.
• Complete internal audits for regulatory compliance.
• Advise teams on quality and compliance aspects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry

Job description

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, driven, and enthusiastic graduate to join our Safety Assessment group in Tranent, as an Associate Quality Assurance Auditor on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

As a QA professional, you will be joining a dynamic, expanding, and versatile team, one of the largest QA teams in the country, leaders in our field. You will perform a pivotal role in the development of pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, and agrochemicals in the fight against infectious diseases. You will have oversight of the full scientific range of work carried out by Charles River by performing independent assessments, allowing for involvement in various projects and processes.

What is the role?

• Work within our busy Quality Assurance (QA) team to assure management that the company’s scientific research activities comply with international Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice regulations.
• Apply your science background in a wide-ranging, non-laboratory, primarily office-based role.
• Interact with staff at all levels across the site and at Charles River sites globally.
• Conduct inspections of studies and processes across site laboratories and facilities, with potential opportunities to conduct inspections across Europe.

You will be involved in a variety of duties including:

• Review study plans to ensure proper planning.
• Conduct inspections of procedures across site laboratories and animal facilities, overseeing the full range of work at Charles River.
• Complete internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to internal policies, with reports that fully and accurately describe study data.
• Advise scientific teams and management on quality and compliance aspects.

What will I have?

• A degree in Life Sciences or a Chemistry-related subject.
• An interest in scientific research and a commitment to quality and customer care.
• An eye for detail, with determination and patience to complete tasks to a high standard within tight deadlines.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to verify scientific calculations for accuracy.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Clear career progression.
• World-class training and a structured progression scheme.
• Competitive salary.
• Private health care.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Opportunity to volunteer for one day each year.

Please note this role is largely office-based with flexibility discussed to meet business needs. A covering letter is mandatory for application. The starting salary is £27,163.48 per annum. The closing date is 03 June 2025.