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Junior QA Officer

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3 months ago
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Are you looking to begin your career in Quality Assurance? Do you want to work for a well-established company with excellent training and development opportunities?

A multi-industry CRO (contract research organisation) are currently seeking a Junior Quality Assurance Officer to join the team at their site near Reading. The company provide Contract Research Services across a range of industries including Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals. This is an excellent opportunity for you to begin your Scientific career in QA. Any additional knowledge or experience relevant to QA processes and procedures would be highly beneficial.

Role Overview

  • Permanent, Full Time Role (37.5 hours per week , Monday to Friday)

  • Assist in the completion , review and approval of Quality related documentation.

  • Ensure adherence to relevant Quality standards such as GLP, GMP and GCP.

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of the company’s QMS (Quality Management System)

    Requirements

  • A Degree or equivalent level qualification in a scientific discipline.

  • Excellent Attention to Detail.

  • Strong organisational and communication skills.

  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to set deadlines.

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills and adept in MS Office.

  • Any additional knowledge of or experience with relevant Quality processes is highly beneficial

    In return

    This is an excellent opportunity to begin your Scientific career in QA working within a supportive and highly skilled team, with great opportunities to progress.

    For more information or to apply, please contact Louis Williams.

    Due to the volume of applications received on a daily basis, we find it incredibly difficult to respond to each and every one. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

    Network Scientific is an award-winning science recruitment agency specialising in the provision of temporary, permanent and contract recruitment services to the scientific and related technical industries. We’re an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy passionate about our candidate care.

    If you feel this role is not right for you but are interested in other opportunities in the Scientific sector, please take a look at our company website.

    Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency
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