Graduate QA Analyst

SGS; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SGS as a QA Analyst and make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry. You will oversee the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers opportunities for recent graduates and experienced professionals alike to develop their careers in a vital sector.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Retailer Discounts

Length of Service Awards

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required.
• Basic understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Clear and professional communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System in line with GMP.
• Support internal audits and assist with regulatory inspections.
• Review and approve batch manufacturing records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

• Role:QA Analyst
• Job Type:Permanent
• Location:Deeside
• Hours:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Salary:From £25,000
• Industry:Life Science

Job Description

Are you passionate about quality and eager to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry? We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Officer to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a regulated industry, ensuring the highest standards of product quality and compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain and enhance our Quality Management System (QMS) in line with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Support and conduct internal audits and assist with regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Collaborate with Production and Quality Control teams to uphold quality across all operations.
• Review and approve batch manufacturing and analytical records, ensuring adherence to SOPs.
• Assess analytical data (e.g., HPLC, Karl Fischer, TCC) and ensure Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) are compliant.
• Monitor product shelf-life and manage updates or changes as needed.
• Investigate deviations, non-conformities, and OOS results, and help implement effective CAPAs.
• Maintain and update all quality documentation, including SOPs, risk assessments, and validation protocols.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

We're keen to hear from both experienced candidates and recent graduates with the right mindset and qualifications. If you're committed to quality and continuous improvement, this role could be the ideal start or next step in your QA career.

Qualifications & Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• A basic understanding of GMP, regulatory requirements, and quality systems (we’ll provide training!).
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining high standards.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and (ideally) quality management systems or databases.
• Clear and professional communication skills with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams.

Start your journey in pharmaceutical quality with us — apply today and be part of a company where your contribution truly matters.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.