Quality Assurance Officer

Smithers Careers; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental research firm in Harrogate is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance (QA) Officer to ensure compliance with GLP regulations. The ideal candidate will have a BSc/BA in a science field and QA experience, particularly in regulatory environments. This role includes conducting audits, reporting findings, and maintaining QA records. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Employer matched pension contributions

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Degree in a science field preferred.
• Experience in regulatory environments working to GLP.
• Ability to interpret MHRA / OECD GLP Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of protocols and data reports for GLP compliance.
• Report findings to management and laboratory personnel.
• Maintain QA audit schedules and training records.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science / Arts (BSc / BA)

Job description

A position has become available 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.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science / Arts (BSc / BA) degree; degree in a science field is preferred.
• 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.

As a Global employer we also offer a generous benefits package to all our employees including 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!