Quality Assurance Officer – Pharmaceuticals

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceuticals company in North London is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer for a 12-month contract. This role, offering a salary of up to £42,000 plus an £8,000 shift allowance, involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, managing documentation, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of GMP, experience in quality management, and a relevant scientific degree.

Qualifications

• Experience working in Quality Assurance within pharmaceuticals/biopharmaceuticals.
• Working knowledge of quality documentation and QMS.
• Understanding of GMP and clean room environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GxP, Quality, and Health & Safety standards.
• Manage Quality Management System and review quality documents.
• Conduct quality investigations and internal audits.

Skills

Quality Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Good Manufacturing Practice

Quality Management Systems

Education

BSc or MSc in a relevant scientific discipline

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Client:

CY Partners

Location:

wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Quality Assurance Officer – Pharmaceuticals

Based in North London

12 Month Contract

Salary up to £42,000 + £8,000 shift allowance

Are you a quality assurance professional, having worked within Pharmaceuticals / Biopharmaceuticals?

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the pharmaceutical industry?

My client, a leader in delivering high quality, processed biological materials is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Officer to join their growing team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all aspects of Quality Assurance activities are completed to the highest standards, adhering to all applicable regulations and best practices.

This role is offered on a shift basis.

Key responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Officer - Pharmaceuticals include:

• Working within the Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (QA) team, ensuring compliance with GxP, Quality and Health & Safety standards.
• Managing the Quality Management System and associated quality documents, including review of Batch Manufacturing Records.
• Review and agree on appropriate actions in response to quality records, such as; deviations, complaints, and control changes.
• Acting as the primary contact for QA across site.
• Provide guidance and advice to internal departments handling deviations and quality incidents.
• Conduct quality investigations, internal audits, and support the hosting of on-site regulatory audits.

To be considered as a Quality Assurance Officer - Pharmaceuticals, you will need the following skills or experience:

• Prior experience working within Quality Assurance within pharmaceuticals / biopharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrable experience of working with quality documentation and quality management systems (QMS).
• A strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Previous experience in a clean room or manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate clearly with both internal teams and customers.
• BSc or MSc in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• A Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Quality Assurance Officer to make a significant impact in a reputable Biopharmaceutical company.

Please apply online or contact Katie-May Kress at CY Partners for more information.

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The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners Recruitment Ltd, trading as CY Partners is an Employment Business/Agency.