QA Officer, Pharmaceutical

Capio Spine Center Stockholm; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to ensure compliance within their pharmaceutical operations. This role involves reviewing batch records, supporting audits, and fostering collaboration across global departments. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in pharmacy or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a GMP/GLP role. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and quality management in a fast-paced environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about quality assurance, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

25 days + BH holidays

Company bonus scheme

Company pension

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in pharmacy or related scientific field.
• 2 years' experience in a GMP/GLP role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review batch records and create checklists for certification.
• Assist in audits and identify risks within the QMS.

Skills

GMP/GLP experience

Attention to detail

Strong administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize work

Initiative

Clear communication

Education

Degree in pharmacy

Degree in biomedical sciences

Other scientific degree

Job description

Quality Assurance Officer, Pharmaceutical

Location: Widnes, (this is an onsite role and duties cannot be performed from home).

Type: Permanent

Hours: Working 9-17.30 Monday to Friday

Additional: 25 days +BH hols, company bonus scheme (dependant on performance), company pension, onsite parking

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reviewing Batch records and creating the associated checklists to support batch certification.
2. Archiving GMP critical documents in line with company policy.
3. Ensuring current versions of controlled documents are available to site personnel.
4. Assist in Audits.
5. Proactively identifying risks within the QMS and supporting the development of action plans to address and drive continuous improvement.
6. Fostering collaborative working with sister departments across the globe.
7. Performing out of specification / out of trend investigations.
8. Performing deviation / complaint investigations.
9. Assisting in the follow up of events and CAPA's.
10. Ensuring correct QC samples are taken and sent for UK release testing in a timely manner.

The Person

1. Minimum degree in pharmacy, biomedical sciences, or any other scientific degree.
2. 2 years' experience in a GMP/GLP role.
3. Experience in CAPA, OOs, OOt, deviations, change controls etc in a GMP setting.
4. Willingness to learn.
5. Strong administrative skills and the ability to generate clear and concise communication across all departments.
6. Ability to prioritize work, take initiative when required and to work quickly and accurately.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced, small company environment.
9. Great interpersonal skills, a team player but equally comfortable to work independently.