Quality Engineer

Hays Life Sciences
Cheap, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom
Last week
Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
2 Jun 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate Flexible, primarily remote working arrangement Opportunity for contract extension

Your new company

You will be joining a leading global organisation within the life sciences sector, recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation, and improving global health outcomes. The company operates within a highly regulated environment and fosters a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Your new role

As a Q&RA Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting quality and regulatory compliance across operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain and improve quality systems, ensuring products and processes meet stringent regulatory standards.Key responsibilities include:

Supporting compliance with GMP/GxP and ISO standards

Leading and contributing to deviation investigations and root cause analysis

Managing change control and CAPA processes

Authoring and reviewing quality documentation (SOPs, reports, etc.)

Supporting internal and external audits and regulatory inspections

Analysing quality data and reporting on trends and metrics

Collaborating with manufacturing, QA, and engineering teams to drive improvementsThis is a primarily remote role with occasional on-site presence required.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

A degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience within a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices)

Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP and ISO standards

Experience with quality systems, including deviations, CAPA, and change control

Familiarity with QMS platforms (e.g. MasterControl or similar)

Strong investigation and root cause analysis skills

Excellent technical writing and documentation skills

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

The ability to work both independently and collaborativelyMust have Full Right to Work in the UK for duration of contract. No Sponsorship Provided

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible, primarily remote working arrangement

Opportunity to work within a well-established and reputable organisation

Exposure to a fast-paced, quality-driven environment

Potential for contract extensionWhat you need to do now

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