QA Officer - Pharmaceutical

JR United Kingdom; Buxton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A contract testing laboratory in Tideswell is seeking a highly motivated QA Officer. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, managing documentation, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate will have experience in QA and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Statutory Sick Pay

Pension Scheme with 6% Employer Contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA role within a laboratory or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or GMP, and controlled documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and GMP standards.
• Review, write, and amend documentation such as SOPs.
• Conduct staff training on quality matters.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

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My client is a contract testing laboratory supporting the healthcare and related industries. We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented QA Officer to join a small and friendly team based in Tideswell, UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the quality and compliance of laboratory work in line with ISO 17025 and GMP standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, ISO 17025, and GMP.
• Review, write, and amend documentation such as SOPs.
• Manage controlled documentation and maintain its circulation and availability.
• Audit GMP data, including reviewing raw data prior to releasing GMP CoA or CoP.
• Coordinate quality issues, investigations, and CAPA.
• Assist with OOS, NC, NTF, CMP, RA, and CAPA investigations.
• Participate in the change control process to ensure changes maintain GMP compliance.
• Track, trend, and gather data for meetings as per procedures.
• Conduct staff training on quality matters when required.
• Liaise with customers or regulatory representatives.
• Host and manage external audits by customers or regulatory bodies.
• Respond to external audit report findings and plan corrective actions.
• Release and obtain necessary documentation in a controlled manner.
• Plan and conduct internal audits.
• Maintain the archives.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance with industry standards.
• Experience in a QA role within a laboratory or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or GMP, and controlled documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Other Information:

• Please note - private transport is essential to access the site unless you live in the immediate area
• Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week (some overtime may be required).
• Statutory Sick Pay.
• Auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution after probation.

If you're interested in the above role then please click apply or get in touch to discuss further.

Consult will endeavour to contact candidates within 14 days of application. However, if you do not hear back after 2 weeks then please assume on this occasion, unfortunately, you have not been successful.