QA Associate

Stem Recruitment; Stirling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stem Recruitment is seeking a Permanent QA Associate for a role in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The position supports manufacturing operations by reviewing batch records and ensuring GMP compliance.

You will be the main contact for batch release, maintaining records and building strong relationships with staff and management. Ideal candidates have GMP manufacturing experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and familiarity with electronic quality management systems.

Qualifications

• HNC level education; Life Sciences degree desirable.
• Experience in GMP manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible, adaptable team player.
• Experience with Electronic Quality Management Systems (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Review batch records to support manufacturing operations.
• Act as primary contact for batch release activities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Foster strong relationships with staff and management.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant workplace.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

GMP manufacturing experience

MS Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Adaptability

EQMS experience

Education

HNC level

Life Sciences degree desirable

Job description

We are seeking a Permanent QA Associate to join our client’s team in Stirlingshire, Scotland. This role involves supporting manufacturing operations through batch record review and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. You will be the primary contact for batch release activities, maintaining accurate records and fostering strong relationships with staff and management. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will also contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant workplace and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Educated to HNC level (Degree in Life Sciences desirable)
• Experience in GMP manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Effective communication and organisational skills
• Flexible team player with adaptability
• Experience with Electronic Quality Management Systems (desirable)

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about quality assurance in a scientific setting and looking to develop their career within a reputable organisation. Experience in another regulated industry with demonstratable regulatory background would be applicable ie candidates from ISO 9001, 13485 back ground and other industries including food manufacturing. If you have had responsibilities for manufacturing, or testing is part of the core business, management of stock, data review, data compilation, cross functional team working but also working independently and unsupervised this would be relevant