QA Officer

TieTalent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CRO is seeking a QA Officer in Edinburgh, Scotland, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves QA monitoring, conducting audits, and reviewing SOPs. Candidates should have a degree in a life science discipline and previous QA experience. Strong communication skills and team collaboration are essential. This position offers a good work/life balance and benefits such as enhanced holidays and pension.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in a life science discipline.
• Previous experience in a QA/Quality-focused role.
• Knowledge and experience of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Experience with GLP/OECD No 1 is essential.
• Experience authoring, reviewing, and auditing SOPs, study plans, and reports.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• QA monitoring of studies, facilities, and suppliers.
• Scheduling and conducting audits.
• Reviewing and approving SOPs and study plans.
• Maintaining the Master Schedule.
• Providing QA training for staff.

Skills

QA monitoring

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in a life science discipline

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Online quality and project management systems

Job description

About

SRG is working with an established CRO to help them find a new QA Officer. This role offers a great opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge in the QA field and a good work/life balance, with benefits such as enhanced holidays and pension.

The Role

1. QA monitoring of studies, on-site facilities, and relevant suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with Regulatory Standards.
2. Scheduling and conducting audits of suppliers, subcontractors, facilities, processes, critical phases, protocols, data, and reports.
3. Reviewing and providing QA approval of Standard Operating Procedures, Study Plans, protocols, equipment calibration and validation records, and supporting documentation.
4. Maintaining the Master Schedule.
5. Supporting QA training for staff and departments.
6. Providing advice and guidance on QA and regulatory queries across departments.
7. Performing other QA activities as required.

Requirements

1. A degree or equivalent experience in a life science discipline.
2. Previous experience in a QA/Quality-focused role.
3. Knowledge and experience of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
4. Experience with GLP/OECD No 1 is essential.
5. Experience authoring, reviewing, and auditing SOPs, study plans, and reports.
6. Experience with equipment calibration is beneficial.
7. Experience in quality auditing.
8. Working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and online quality and project management systems.
9. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of databases.

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Work Experience

QA

Languages

English

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this role, please apply online to find out more!

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