QA Officer, Pharmaceutical (Fixed term contract)

Russell Taylor Group; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing partner is seeking a QA Officer for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves quality management, assurance, and auditing tasks related to pharmaceutical products. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a STEM subject and possess GMP QA experience. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to quality processes are essential. This position is fully on-site in Hitchin, UK, with a salary of £39,000 and an opportunity for a permanent position thereafter.

Qualifications

• GMP QA experience ideally in a pharmaceutical setting.
• Experience in CAPA, deviations, change controls.
• Strong written and verbal use of English language.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality management and assurance tasks.
• Ensure products are fit for purpose before release.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Skills

Batch review and batch release

GMP QA experience

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in a STEM related subject

Job description

QA Officer, Pharmaceutical (Fixed term contract)

Vacancy Title: QA Officer, Pharmaceutical (Fixed term contract)

Contract Type: Fixed term contract (12 months) | Location: Stevenage (fully onsite x5 days a week) | Salary: £39,000 | Start Date: 2025-12-01 | REF: J91986123 | Contact: Tom Hammond ([e-mail])

Role

• Responsible for quality management, assurance, and auditing tasks related to pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure products are fit for purpose before release for use or commercial sale.
• Maintain and improve QMS performance by progressing deviations, CAPA, change control in a compliant and timely manner.
• Investigate and communicate customer or supplier complaints satisfactorily.
• Deal with customer requests and queries in a timely manner in line with company procedures.
• Participate in and host internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.
• Author and approve routine QMS activities.
• Perform root cause analysis using tools such as Fishbone and 5 Whys.
• Author, review, and approve controlled documents in accordance with procedures.
• Support the delivery of site GMP training as required.
• Conduct the internal audit programme.
• Support the maintenance of the site QMS and facilitate reporting of relevant KPIs across the site as required.

Person

• Hold a degree in a STEM related subject.
• Experienced in batch review and batch release.
• GMP QA experience is essential; ideally in a pharmaceutical setting or similar.
• Experience in CAPA, deviations, change controls, internal auditing (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills; good communicators.
• Strong written and verbal use of English language is essential.

Russell Taylor Group is partnering up with an established pharmaceutical manufacturing company seeking an experienced QA Officer for up to 12 months, with potential for a more permanent role reviewed towards the end of the contract.