Quality Assurance Associate

Kemin; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the quality assurance field seeks a Quality Assurance Associate to support their Quality Management System. The role involves reviewing records, maintaining compliance, and participating in audits, requiring a scientific background and relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position offers a dynamic environment in the assurance of product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience with National Diploma, or 2 years with Bachelor's degree, or postgraduate qualifications with no experience.
• Must have excellent computer skills and attention to detail.
• Must be fluent in English, with good prioritization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review batch records and maintain quality documentation.
• Participate in internal/external audits and facilitate GMP audits.
• Coordinate CAPA activities and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Computer skills

Time management

Basic Math skills

Education

National Diploma in a scientific field

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Post-graduate qualifications in a scientific field

Tools

MS Office

ERP system knowledge (M3 advantage)

LIMS

Job description

Overview

The Quality Assurance Associate will support the Quality Management System functions and teams.

Responsibilities

• Review batch records and bring variances forward, as applicable.
• Must follow all procedures and SOPs/forms and assist with updates.
• Must maintain proper quality documentation.
• Provide input for customer questionnaires with supervision, as applicable.
• Support Change Management process as necessary.
• Participate in internal and external audits, as necessary.
• Facilitate GMP audits, as applicable.
• Training on external audit process and support, as necessary.
• Coordinate Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, as applicable.
• May collect samples, prepare shipments and inspect raw materials and finished goods.
• May perform raw material, finished goods, and packaging release, with supervision as applicable.
• Daily data entry as applicable.
• Assist with nonconformities, as applicable.
• Must follow the quality management system.
• Review and request supplier documents, as applicable.
• Prepare communication for customers, under guidance.
• Must work closely with cross functional teams (including Operations, R&D, and other quality groups).
• Follow and maintain an environment of food and/or feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.

Qualifications

Education level.

• National Diploma in a scientific field with 5 years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with 2 years of related experience, or Post-graduate qualifications in a scientific field with no experience.

Essential skills and experience.

• Must be able to work independently or as a team.
• Must be self-starter.
• Excellent computer skills required. Must be able to use computer systems, MS Office, any ERP system (knowledge of M3 will be an advantage), LIMS, etc.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Ability to interact well with others in a team environment.
• Must have basic Math skills.
• Good prioritization skills and time management skills.

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