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Title: QA Officer
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £32,000 - £45,000

SRG are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Officer to be based with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical producer in West Yorkshire. Manufacturing numerous household brands found in homes across the country, they also produce specialist prescription products for the NHS.

This position will provide a vital quality presence on the shop floor of a busy pharmaceutical manufacturing site, investigating deviations & complaints as well as ensuring high standards of quality compliance, through coaching and oversight.

The role
As the QA Officer, you will be responsible for:

Supporting the Deviation systems and investigations.
Assisting with the Implementation & review of CAPAs.
Supporting Customer Compliant investigations.
Supporting product quality reports & Batch review activities of licensed medicines & Medical devices.
Ensure all activities, changes to equipment and working practices are made in line with regulations and guidelines for products including licensed medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, food, and biocides.
Ensure all improvement opportunities are in line with ISO and all manufacturing operations are defined and documented to ensure optimum performance.Requirements:

A degree or similar qualification or experience in a relevant subject.
Proven professional experience in a similar QA position & systems.
Experienced in the use of SAP, MasterControl, QPulse or other eQMS/eDMS systems.
A keen eye for detail, with the ability to identify & resolve issues as required.
An effective communicator, able to effectively engage with people at all levels.

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