Quality Assurance Officer – Entry Level

CY Partners
Barnet
6 months ago
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Quality Assurance Officer – Entry LevelLocation: North LondonContract: PermanentSalary: up to £27,000 +  shift allowance + bonusShift Based (Mon-Fri)Do you have experience reviewing documentation compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) / GxP?Would you like to work for a reputable scientific organisation, making a direct difference to patients’ lives across the globe?My client, a leader in delivering high quality, processed biological materials is seeking a personable and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer to join their growing team in London. In this role you will be responsible for reviewing batch manufacturing records, and working collaboratively with the manufacturing teams to resolve discrepancies ahead of batch release.Key responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Officer include:Review pharmaceutical batch manufacturing records, ensuring compliance with GxP / GMP and addressing any errors to facilitate batch release.Work collaboratively with the manufacturing teams to rectify batch record discrepancies and deviations.Act as the primary point of contact within Quality Assurance for document review and batch release.Ensure batch release systems are updated e.g. LIMS and Quality Management System (eQMS).Support QA activities relating to batch release e.g. non-conformities, change controls, deviations, CAPA’s & audits.Ensure adherence to GMP / GxP / GLP and best practice always in accordance to internal policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).To be considered for the Quality Assurance Officer, you will need the following skills and experience:BSc or MSc in a relevant scientific discipline such as; Microbiology, Bioscience, Biochemistry, Chemistry or equivalent working experience.Prior experience working with pharmaceutical documentation, ideally batch manufacturing records, in line with GxP / GMP etc.Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).Experience of working with quality systems, ideally an eQMS.Strong communication skills, with the ability to cross functionally communicate with internal departments and teams.A personable nature, so able to build strong relationships within the organisation to aid batch release and QA activities.Previous experience in a clean room or manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your Quality Assurance career within an enthusiastic and growing Pharmaceutical team.Please apply online or contact Victoria Body at CY Partners for more information.Keywords: “Quality Assurance, QA, QA Documentation, QA Officer, Batch Release, Batch Review, Batch Manufacturing Record, Batch Record, Good Manufacturing Practice, GMP, GMP Compliance, Deviations, Quality Management Systems, QMS, eQMS, Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, London, North London”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

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