Junior Quality Assurance Officer

VRS-UK; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

VRS-UK in the United Kingdom is seeking a personable Science graduate to start a career in Quality Assurance as a QA Officer. The role offers full training, structured development, and long-term prospects within a supportive team in Wokingham.

You will audit data and reports across studies to ensure regulatory compliance, review SOPs, investigate deviations, and deliver quality training to scientific staff. This site-based position emphasizes hands-on learning and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related science.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with deviation handling and CAPA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Audit data and reports across studies to ensure standards.
• Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Investigate deviations and support CAPA management.
• Deliver quality training and guidance to staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data auditing

SOP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

CAPA software

Job description

Are you a personable and detail-oriented Science graduate looking to kick-start your career in Quality Assurance? Join a friendly, dynamic team of QA professionals in a role that offers full training, structured development, and excellent long-term prospects.

The Role:

As a QA Officer, you’ll be responsible for auditing data and reports across a variety of scientific studies and projects to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll work closely with experienced team members to develop your skills in:

• Conducting inspections and audits
• Reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Investigating deviations and supporting CAPA management
• Delivering quality training and guidance to scientific staff

Candidate Requirements:

We welcome applications from candidates with:

• A degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Prior knowledge of deviation handling and CAPA processes is highly desirable

What’s in it for you?

This is a rare opportunity to enter the QA field with full training and mentorship provided. You’ll be joining a supportive and welcoming team in Wokingham, where the role is 100% site-based: ensuring optimal training, hands-on experience and team collaboration.

• A full benefits package comprising pension, private healthcare, and life insurance is included.

Key words: Quality management, Auditor, Quality Assurance, QA, Compliance, GLP, GCP, GMP, GxP, CAPA, MHRA, FDA, South East, Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham, Slough, London