Quality Assurance Officer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Quality Assurance Officers to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role involves supporting the Quality Department by maintaining the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. You will be responsible for reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures, conducting audits, and managing corrective actions. Join a rapidly expanding company that is making a significant impact in the field of Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies, where your contributions will help shape the future of life-changing treatments. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about quality assurance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Generous salary package

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Mental health support

Flexible benefits

Group Life Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of GMP and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Department with maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Review and update SOPs and administer Incident Reports.

Skills

Quality Management System

GMP Compliance

Data Review Audits

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Quality Management Package

Job description

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RoslinCT is a global CDMO focused on Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies. It was established in 2006, built upon the ground-breaking cloning technology of Dolly the Sheep. RoslinCT is one of the first to produce clinical-grade human pluripotent stem cells and developed the first CRISPR-edited cell therapy product for a major inherited disorder, taking it from early development to commercialization.

Quality Assurance Officer

Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter

Who are we?

We are RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives.

Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilising ground-breaking science.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.
• A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.
• A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.
• Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.
• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.

Your new role

• As part of our business expansion, we are looking for multiple Quality Assurance Officers to join our team!
• You will work as part of a shift team and your primary role will be to support the Quality Department with all activities related to maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with company policies, practices and relevant standards and guidelines.
• Writing and updating SOPs for QA activities.
• Administering, reviewing and approving Incident Reports, Change Controls and Risk Assessments.
• Performing data review audits (Batch Production Records, Validation Documents and Development Documentation as required).
• Performing internal audits to determine compliance with GMP and identify areas for improvement.
• Issuing, reviewing and closing Corrective and Preventative Actions (CA/PAs).
• Reviewing and approving suppliers/service providers including supporting with audits of critical suppliers where required.

About you

• Experience in a similar role within a relevant industry (e.g. pharmaceutical industry / stem cell activities).
• Previous experience in a GMP environment.
• A clear understanding of GMP, regulatory and accreditation systems and quality management.
• Proven experience in the maintenance of an electronic Quality Management System.
• Excellent influencing, communication, interpersonal and motivational skills.
• An ability to take decisions, to analyse information in a logical manner and to prepare coherent investigative and/or technical reports.
• Competent in computer packages including Microsoft Office and an electronic quality management package.
• The candidate must be able to multitask, have excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent administration and record keeping skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a Life Sciences discipline.

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, then please hit ‘Apply’ now. We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form detailing why you are interested and why we should hire you.

At RoslinCT, we’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they’re valued and encouraged to be themselves, whether they’re our employees, customers, or partners.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.

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