QA Associate: Food Safety & Quality Systems Expansion

Life Science Recruitment; Kildare; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Science Recruitment is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Associate to support the QA function by expanding the QMS framework across the site and managing documentation. The role includes internal auditing, CAPA oversight, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold Food Safety standards.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in QA or related science and at least 2 years of experience in food industry QA, with strong knowledge of GMPs and FSSC 22000.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in QA, food science, or a related science discipline.
• Requires minimum 2 years in food industry quality control/QA practices.
• Working knowledge of QA systems, GMPs and FSSC 22000.

Responsibilities

• Expand and implement QMS into new site areas and conduct internal audits and GMP inspections.
• Administer the Document Management system and keep documentation up to date with regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to ensure understanding and adoption of quality standards.
• Develop and deliver Food Safety training for new hires and existing staff.
• Lead CAPA processes to resolve non-conformances and monitor improvements.
• Assist with internal and third-party audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Cross-functional collaboration

Independence / initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, or related science discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management / SOP creation tools

Job description

Life Science Recruitment is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Associate to support the QA function by expanding the QMS framework across the site and managing documentation. The role includes internal auditing, CAPA oversight, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold Food Safety standards.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in QA or related science and at least 2 years of experience in food industry QA, with strong knowledge of GMPs and FSSC 22000.