QA Engineer

Avantor; Hillegom; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

The Opportunity:

Do you have a passion for quality and a drive to make a real impact in an innovative environment?

Avantor is seeking a Quality professional (QA Engineer / Senior Quality Assurance Officer) to support the expansion of manufacturing capabilities in Hillegom. This role will play a key part in ensuring new processes, equipment, and products are introduced in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Validation, and Project teams, you will support quality systems, risk management, change control, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support qualification and validation activities for new equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Review and approve validation and quality documentation.
• Lead risk assessments and support change control activities.
• Investigate deviations, non-conformances, customer complaints, and CAPAs.
• Conduct root cause investigations and support corrective actions.
• Support internal audits and supplier qualification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and process improvements.
• Maintain and improve Quality Management System (QMS) processes.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Validation, or Manufacturing Quality.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of CAPA, Deviations, Change Control, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessments, and Validation.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and/or GMP requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English; Dutch language skills are highly preferred.

Why Join Avantor?

• Be part of a strategic manufacturing expansion project.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative life sciences environment.
• Gain exposure to validation, manufacturing, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Help deliver products that support the global biopharmaceutical industry.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

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