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QA Officer - Pharmaceuticals

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QA Officer - Pharmaceuticals - 6 Month FTC (potential for permanent extension)

Are you a detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with GMP experience looking for your next challenge in a thriving pharmaceutical manufacturing environment?

The Role:

As QA Officer, you will support the Quality Assurance function by ensuring product compliance with GMP and food safety regulations, handling documentation, batch reviews, deviation investigations, and supporting the ongoing maintenance of the site's Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities:

Batch document review and product release
Quality documentation control (PQRs, SOPs, risk assessments)
Investigate complaints and deviations, writing CAPA reports
Support customer registration and export documentation
Collaborate with QC, NPD, and Operations to ensure compliance
Assist in QMS maintenance and regulatory audits (MHRA, FDA, ISO, BRC)
Participate in validation activities (equipment/process) About You:

Science-based degree (or equivalent)
Experience in QA within a GMP-regulated industry
Familiar with QMS, deviation handling, and documentation standards
Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills
Prior use of Q-Pulse or Navision is desirable
Understanding of validation and regulatory expectations (pharma/nutraceutical) is a plus If you would be interested in this QA Officer position and are keen to be an instrumental part of the growth of an established Manufacturer please apply today or contact Gareth Gooley on for more information

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