Quality Assurance Officer

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

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in Harrogate is looking for a Quality Assurance Officer to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. In this role, you will conduct audits, report findings, and train staff on quality systems. Ideal candidates possess a scientific degree and have experience in Regulatory Quality Assurance. Enjoy a dynamic workplace with a competitive benefits package including private healthcare and generous leave.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Employer matched pension contributions

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Foundation of experience in Regulatory Quality Assurance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MHRA/OECD GLP Regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various staff levels.
• Experience with CSV auditing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to verify compliance with GLP and regulatory guidelines.
• Report audit findings accurately to staff and management.
• Participate in audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide training on quality systems and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Good writing

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to identify areas for improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science/Arts (BSc/BA)

Job description

Overview

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.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Arts (BSc/BA) degree; degree in a science field is preferred.
• A foundation of experience in Regulatory Quality Assurance.
• 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!

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