QA Officer

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

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Officer to uphold product quality and regulatory compliance. This permanent role involves maintaining the Quality Management System, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct internal audits and support regulatory inspections.
• Review and approve batch manufacturing and analytical records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life-Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Tools

Quality management software

Microsoft Office Suite

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

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Quality Assurance (QA) Officer

We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-focused Quality Assurance (QA) Officer to help us maintain the highest standards of quality across our pharmaceutical products. This is a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and continuously improving our Quality Management System (QMS).

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet GMP and regulatory standards.
• Conduct internal audits and support regulatory inspections (e.g. FDA, EMA).
• Work closely with Production and Quality Control teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Review and approve batch manufacturing and analytical records, ensuring compliance with SOPs.
• Review analytical data (e.g. HPLC, Karl Fischer, TCC) and ensure Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) meet specifications.
• Monitor product shelf-life and approve any required changes.
• Investigate deviations, non-conformities, and OOS results, and drive effective CAPAs.
• Keep all quality documentation (SOPs, risk assessments, validation protocols) up to date.
• Prepare and share quality performance reports with senior management.
  
  

Qualifications

If you’re passionate about quality and ensuring that clients receive safe and effective pharmaceutical products, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills;

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life-Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Please note, we are open to Graduate applications for this role!

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.