Quality Assurance Officer

Smithers; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Employer matched pension contributions

Mortgage advice service

25 days annual leave

Eyecare vouchers

Ride2Work scheme

Job summary

Smithers Environmental Risk Sciences (ERS) Ltd, based in Harrogate, is recruiting a Quality Assurance Officer to join the busy QA Team. You will audit protocols, data, reports and processes to ensure GLP compliance and support inspections, training staff and maintaining documentation.

The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, on-site. The successful candidate will hold a science degree, have strong QA experience in GLP/regulatory environments, and be able to drive continuous improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in a science field.
• Strong QA experience in GLP or regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of MHRA/OECD GLP regulations.
• Good writing, numeracy and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to train others and drive improvements.
• Experience with CSV auditing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Audit protocols, data, reports and processes for GLP and regulatory compliance.
• Report audit findings clearly to staff and management.
• Participate in facility, process and computer system audits.
• Maintain QA audit schedules, training records and controlled documents.
• Assist in sponsor and regulatory inspections.
• Provide training on SOPs and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive implementation.

Skills

GLP

Regulatory QA

Audit

CSV auditing

Documentation

Communication

Organisational

Education

BSc/BA in science

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance (QA) Officer within the QA Department of Smithers Environmental Risk Sciences (ERS) Ltd, based in Harrogate.

The Business performs Environmental and Consumer Safety Contract Research and Regulatory Services for the Crop Protection, Pharmaceutical, Industrial Chemical, and the Consumer Product industries. Smithers ERS has performed standard guideline and higher-tiered Environmental studies for over 45 years and conducts studies to satisfy all Regulatory requirements globally.

Key offerings include Environmental Fate, Plant and Animal Metabolism, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecotoxicology, Honeybee and Pollinator testing, Avian Toxicology, Residue, Analytical, and Product Chemistry, and Regulatory Risk assessment.

The Business is privately owned, highly entrepreneurial, relationship-driven and would provide a solid platform to further develop your skills and knowledge.
Reporting directly to the Director of Quality Assurance, you will work within our busy Quality Assurance (QA) Team to assure Management that the Company’s scientific research activities comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations (MHRA/OECD).

The Position

The role is full time at 37 hours per week, fully onsite.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct audits of protocols, data, reports, and processes to verify compliance with GLP, internal SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines (e.g. MHRA, OECD).
• Accurately and concisely report audit findings to laboratory personnel and management.
• Participate in facility, process, and computer system audits to ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain QA audit schedules, training records, and controlled documents.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) when interacting with staff members.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting sponsor, and regulatory inspections.
• Provide training to operations staff in the areas of quality systems procedures (SOPs) and regulatory compliance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Science/Arts (BSc/BA) degree; degree in a science field is preferred.
• Strong Quality Assurance experience, preferably in GLP or a proven work history in a regulatory environment working to GLP.
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and the ability to interpret, MHRA/OECD GLP Regulations
• Good writing, numeracy and computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work well with people at all levels of the Organisation.
• Possess excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive to successful implementation.
• Experience of CSV auditing and the ability to train others, in a range of QA related activities, would also be advantageous.

We Offer

We offer opportunities to work in a fast-paced team alongside bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

• private healthcare
• employer matched pension contributions
• free mortgage advice service
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• eyecare vouchers
• Ride2Work scheme
• and more.

There is no better time to join us!

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