Quality Assurance Associate

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a QA Associate to support the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products in Auckland. This role involves ensuring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance, reviewing product batches, and contributing to audits. Candidates must have a degree in science and strong attention to detail. Full training is provided, and the position is based on regular day shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Mandatory degree in science or a related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve product batches.
• Communicate with customers to support documentation development.
• Contribute to audits, inspections, and self-assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive and organised

Education

Degree in science or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a motivated QA Associate to join their dedicated team in Mt Wellington supporting the manufacture of highly specialised pharmaceutical products. In this critical role, you’ll help ensure that Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is upheld throughout the production process — from batch review to documentation control and audit participation. You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on products that improve patient outcomes across Australia and New Zealand. Full training will be provided. You’ll be working regular day shifts, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve product batches, including validation of new products
• Act as an Authorised Person for batch release
• Analyse and report on environmental monitoring data
• Review GMP documentation, facility logs, and schedules
• Investigate and manage quality events and deviations
• Contribute to audits, inspections, and self-assessments
• Communicate with customers and support documentation development

About You

• Degree-qualified in science or a related field (mandatory)
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to SOPs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous pharmaceutical or GMP manufacturing experience (advantageous but not essential)

Additional Requirements

• Current driver’s licence
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

How to apply

Click APPLY NOW, we look forward to seeing your CV! Any questions can be emailed confidentially to [e-mail] or call 09 200 3128

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a NZ citizen or resident, or have already secured the right to work in NZ and therefore hold a valid visa.

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