QA Releaser

Baxter International; Tetford; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare organization is seeking QA Releasers to join their Compounding team in Thetford, UK. This position entails supporting the manufacture of aseptically compounded products and ensuring compliance with GMP regulations. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of GMP experience and possess a degree or equivalent in a pharmaceutical or science-related field. Benefits include a competitive salary of £33,729, a weekly shift allowance, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee discount scheme

Blue light card

Internal progression opportunities

Subsidized canteen

Westfield healthcare

Up to 8% pension contribution

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a GMP environment essential.
• Strong work ethic and flexibility to meet business needs.
• Uncompromising commitment to quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacture of aseptically products by making QA decisions.
• Complete documentation and batch reviews as required.
• Inspect and release final products as per company policies.

Skills

GMP experience

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Degree or BTEC in Pharmaceutical or Science

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

We are recruiting for QA Releasers to join our Compounding team in Thetford. We compound medications classified under broad therapies of Chemotherapy, Nutrition and IV Antibiotics. You will be joining an organisation that saves and sustains lives globally.

We are searching for candidates that have at least 2 years GMP experience and a scientific qualification. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

The hours are Monday - Friday rotating weekly, 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00. (Please note that that the PM shift will change to 13:00-21:00 in November) You will receive a competitive salary of £33,729 PLUS a weekly shift allowance of £45.35.

We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below;

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employee discount scheme
• Blue light card
• Fantastic internal progression opportunities
• Subsided canteen
• Westfield healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance programme

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support manufacture of aseptically products by making QA decisions during batch manufacturing and ensuring GMP is adhered to at all times
• Complete documentation and batch reviews as required
• Inspect and release final products as per Company policies
• Support Production in the review and post compounding check operations
• Support delivery of product release targets, including ensuring timely batch review activities and batch disposition of any deviations with impact to product release
• Proactively identify and support implementation of continuous improvement opportunities in QA and Operations
• Ensure timely completion of all GMP commitments
• Ensure timely communication of significant GMP and product quality issues to QA Management
• Align with EHS/GMP/GDP/Company and Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements;
• Ensure facility and process compliance through attendance of Gemba activities, identifying actions and facilitate implementation
• Implement and sustain EMS principles
• Support release and Quarantine area issues, where required
• Facilitate the implementation of an ‘Audit Ready’ compliant site which is always ready for MHRA, corporate, internal or 3rd party audit
• Support the completion of audit findings and fully investigate to find the root cause and actions to address the audit findings are carried out in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Degree or BTEC (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical or Science related subjectpreferable but not essential
• At least 2 years experience in a GMP environment is essential
• Strong work ethic and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
• Uncompromising commitment to Quality
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organisation
• Committed and supportive teammate
• Accurate worker with strong attention to detail

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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