Quality Specialist 1

Merck Life Science; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Life Science is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to promote and integrate quality across our operations, ensuring compliance with GxP and SOPs. You will review and approve GxP documents, conduct data audits aligned with QMS standards, and work with various operational teams to reduce quality findings.

The role may involve supporting Stirling or Edinburgh sites as needed. We value meticulous professionals who can plan their workload, communicate effectively, and thrive in a

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant Scientific area.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Able to plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Promote and integrate quality into all aspects of the business.
• Review and approve GxP documents.
• Conduct Data Audits in line with QMS, GMP/GLP standards.
• Collaborate with Operational departments to reduce quality findings.
• Support Stirling or Edinburgh sites as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Planning & prioritising

Education

Degree in a relevant Scientific area

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

As Quality Assurance Specialist you are responsible for promoting and integrating quality into every aspect of our business and ensuring that we are operating in full compliance with sound scientific practice, GxP and standard operating procedures. As part of our Operational Quality department, reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will perform the review / approval of GxP documents. You will conduct Data Audits in compliance with the Quality Management System, GMP or GLP Regulatory Standards, in line with relevant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) and customer specification and constantly work within Operational departments to reduce the risk of quality findings. In addition, you will support our Stirling or Edinburgh sites as required.

Who You Are

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant Scientific area.
• You will be highly motivated, self-starter demonstrating ability to use initiative with respect to scheduled work activities.
• You have excellent attention to detail, communication skills and are an effective teammate, working in a fast paced and changing environment.
• You have the ability to plan and prioritise you own workload to ensure all deadlines are met or exceeded.

Nice To Have

• Previous experience of working within a laboratory environment.
• Previous expeirence working within quality driven systems and / or a regulated environment (GLP/GMP).
• Experience with interacting with clients in a scientific or quality environment.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!