QA Document Controller

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a QA Document Controller to enhance their Quality Assurance team in London. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to manage documentation within an electronic Quality Management System. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in document control within a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards. This role not only emphasizes meticulous documentation management but also involves supporting audits and training users, making it perfect for someone eager to contribute to a collaborative, science-driven atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a GxP-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer the eQMS, including user access and document release.
• Support internal users with system queries and training.

Skills

Document Control Systems

Good Documentation Practice (GDP)

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Tools

MasterControl

Job description

Job Description

QA Document Controller

• Permanent
• Full-time
• On-site
• London

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a growing life sciences company that’s looking for a QA Document Controller to join their Quality Assurance team in London. This is a permanent, full-time position based on site.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing documentation within the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), ensuring records are maintained and controlled in line with internal procedures and regulatory standards. They will also support validation activities for the system, provide first-line user support and training, and assist with broader QA tasks when needed.

Key responsibilities include

• Administering the eQMS (such as MasterControl), including user access, document review, approval and release
• Supporting internal users with system queries and delivering training
• Maintaining hard copy records, issuing batch numbers and batch manufacturing records
• Managing document archiving and ensuring documents are easy to retrieve
• Supporting internal and external audits with documentation
• Writing and maintaining procedural documents relating to document control
• Assisting with QMS projects and computer system validation activities
• Producing KPI reports for the QA team and other departments

What I’m looking for

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a GxP-regulated environment
• Strong understanding of document control systems (experience with MasterControl is highly desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and data integrity principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience handling high volumes of documents, both electronic and paper-based
• Confidence working in a highly regulated setting, ideally with GMP or GCP exposure
• Comfortable supporting audits and inspections

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of document control processes and be part of a collaborative, science-led environment.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, feel free to reach out for a confidential chat.

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