Quality Assurance Specialist

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A supply chain management company in Dublin is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to oversee product safety and quality management processes. You will develop and maintain the Quality Assurance Program, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a life sciences environment with expertise in quality systems, risk management, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in life sciences or similar environment.
• Experience of GxP requirements with a focus on storage and distribution.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage product safety and quality according to quality management systems.
• Develop and maintain Quality Assurance Program.
• Liaise with business development personnel on quality-related queries.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

CAPA management

Document control

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

5+ years experience in life sciences or similar

Tools

MS Office

eQMS platforms

Job description

Role: Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: Dublin 15

Job Type: Permanent/Full time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reports to: Quality Manager

Noel Group are partnered with a unique supply chain management company with a strong service portfolio within the areas of Transportation, Refrigeration, Storage and Value-Added Services. They are renowned for delivering innovative and customised services to clients and their commitment to excellence and customer-centric approach has established them as a trusted partner in the industry. They are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of product safety, legality and quality as per relevant Quality Management System procedures

• Manage and maintain existing Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) structures associated with Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) Licence.

• Develop, enhance and maintain the companies Quality Assurance Program, to meet the Best in Class standards.

• Maintain and develop ISO standards and establish key performance indicators.

• Identify and implement training to ensure proper and efficient completion of all quality functions using continuous improvement tools to instigate actions for improvements.

• Problem solve and present a detailed Root Cause Analysis to ensure timely completion of all corrective actions.

• Liaise with Business Development Personnel to ensure all customer accounts and communications are maintained and dealt with in a timely manner – audits, insurance documentation, customer questionnaires, HACCP, BRC and HPRA requirements.

• Attain and maintain Quality certifications as required in line with the Business direction.

• Be the representative for the company, and customer contact on all quality related queries, compliance requests, audits and follow up, customer complaints, quality agreements, and technical agreements.

• Manage the structure of all documents, systems, files and folders in a secure and consistent manner.

• Design, Structure and Implement a process to incorporate appraisals, audits, and approvals for all critical suppliers.

• Engage proactively with competent authorities and regulatory bodies in order to maintain legislative compliance.

• Promote the corporate quality culture within the company, promote awareness and reinforce understanding of quality processes and policies, facilitating compliance.

• Manage the Health and Safety, Environmental and Security Policy within the Quality System.

• Maintain compliance and report on temperature monitoring and engage with suppliers of quality related services.

• Renew as appropriate calibration and validation of all equipment, facilities and processes.

• Champion CAPA requirements of the organisation and proactively engage all stakeholders

• Promote customer focus within the business

Authority

• Promote customer focus within the business
• Promote product safety, legality and quality within the business.
• Place product on hold and in quarantine/ release product from hold and quarantine
• Notify regulatory bodies during a product recall or when falsified product identified
• Ensure processes required to retain certification of the Quality Management System are established, implemented and maintained.
• Approve areas/ product for safety following any large allergen spillage or glass breakage

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a life sciences or similar environment with experience of GxP requirements – storage and distribution would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, technical agreements and risk management. Experience with CAPA management, document control and change management.
• Proficient in MS office and experienced in eQMS platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a busy team environment.