Quality Assurance Associate

Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate – Pharmaceutical Industry
Location: London
Salary: £30,000 - 34,000 + £8000 Shift Allowance
Job Type: Permanent, Shift-based
About Us:
My client is a leading pharmaceutical company based in London, specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality, GMP-compliant products. We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Associate (QA) to join their QA team in London. This role is perfect for candidates with experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing who are passionate about quality and regulatory compliance.
The Role:
As a Quality Assurance Associate, you will work closely with the QA Operations Shift Lead to ensure all manufacturing batch records are reviewed and audited in line with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) for QP disposition. You will play a critical role in ensuring product safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform GMP reviews and audits of manufacturing batch records to ensure adherence to cGMP, company policies, and procedures.
  
• Collaborate with the pharmaceutical manufacturing team to ensure accurate and timely completion of all batch records.
  
• Support the Qualified Person (QP) by preparing documentation for batch disposition decisions.
  
• Identify and escalate significant GMP or patient safety concerns to supervisors or QPs as needed.
  
• Initiate and support deviation, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action), and change control processes related to batch review.
  
• Maintain and organize quality records in compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards.
  
• Participate in daily updates regarding batch release priorities.
  
• Assist with regulatory inspections, customer audits, and compliance initiatives in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical setting.
  
• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure adherence to pharmaceutical quality standards.
  
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance quality assurance processes.
  About You:
  We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive QA Associate with experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will have:
  
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, clean room, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments (essential).
  
• Knowledge of sterile aseptic filling and packing manufacturing processes (desirable).
  
• Experience with pharmaceutical quality management systems and documentation (desirable).
  
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced quality assurance environment.
  Why Apply?
  My client is dedicated to quality excellence and providing opportunities for career growth in the pharmaceutical industry. Their London-based team is enthusiastic about compliance, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality products that improve patient outcomes.
  Keywords: "Quality Assurance Officer, QA, Quality Assurance, Quality Investigations, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality Management System, QMS, GXP, EHS, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Management Systems, Deviation, CAPA, London, North London, GMP, GLP, GDP, Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical"
  Please apply online or contact Neil Walton at CY Partners for more information.
  The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners Recruitment Ltd, trading as CY Partners is an Employment Business/Agency