Quality Assurance Assistant

Fresenius Medical Care; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical care is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join their team in Sutton-in-Ashfield on a fixed-term basis until August 2026. This role involves maintaining quality documentation, supporting compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO standards, and assisting with data management. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday

Health Shield – company-paid health cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts with Blue Light card

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance in manufacturing or laboratory environments preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and GMP principles.
• Willingness to learn and develop within QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality documentation and records in compliance with ISO standards.
• Support batch documentation preparation and archiving for product release.
• Assist with tracking and closing non-conformances and deviations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Assistant – Fixed Term

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 125,000 employees.

Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Our values guide how we work

• We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities
• We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together
• We Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation

At our Huthwaite plant in the UK, we specialise in the production of high‑quality HD liquid concentrate in canisters and bulk containers, as well as the manufacturing of Citrosteril disinfectants, essential components in dialysis therapy. With a dedicated team of approximately 20 full‑time employees, our facility plays an important role in supporting Fresenius Medical Care’s global mission to improve the lives of patients with kidney disease. By combining advanced manufacturing practices with strict quality standards, we help ensure safe and effective dialysis treatments worldwide. Join our passionate team and be part of this global impact!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our team on a fixed‑term basis until August 2026. This full‑time, on‑site role is based at our Head Office in Huthwaite – Nottinghamshire and supports the QA and QC functions to maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Medical Device Regulations, and ISO standards. You will assist with documentation, data management, sample coordination, and laboratory support tasks that ensure consistent product quality and effective operation of QA/QC systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage quality documentation, records, and controlled documents in compliance with ISO standards and company procedures.
• Support batch documentation preparation and archiving for product release.
• Ensure laboratory logs, calibration records, and stock control are audit‑ready.
• Assist with tracking and closing non‑conformances, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Enter and update data in quality systems and compile QA/QC metrics for review.
• Provide administrative support for audits and quality‑related activities.
• Maintain training records and assist with sample coordination and reporting.
• Participate in risk assessments and process improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Data Protection requirements.
• Perform other duties as directed by the QA Manager or QA/QC Systems Coordinator.

Your Profile

• Ideally have experience in Quality Assurance, with exposure to manufacturing or laboratory environments.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and GMP principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record‑keeping.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks under supervision.
• Reliable, conscientious, and good communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with quality management or document control systems advantageous.
• Understanding laboratories or production processes is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and develop within QA/QC.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Our Offer for you

There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless of the field you specialise in and the experience you have – all dedicated to your professional journey.

• Whether in front of or behind the scenes – you are helping to make ever‑better medicine available to more and more people around the world.
• Individual opportunities for self‑determined career planning and professional development.
• A corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking – to find the best solution together, not the quickest one.
• A large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experience.
• The benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium‑sized company.

Benefits

We offer a salary of £28,154 alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Health Shield – company‑paid health cash plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• BHsF RISE – our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP’s and Counsellors
• Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Quality Assurance Assistant posts will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer.