QA Officer - Pharmaceutical

Our Client is a very successful pharmaceutical company. They are now seeking a QA Officer. This position is a full-time permanent role and will be based near Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Job Purpose

• An opportunity has arisen for a QA Officer to join the Quality Assurance team. The role will assist in the implementation and maintenance of GxP cross-company QA systems and processes.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Supporting the configuration, validation, and implementation of computerised systems i.e. eQMS, and Document Management.


• Preparing and delivering QMS training sessions and employees induction training.


• Prepare data for operational and quality meetings.


• Assist in the organising and co-ordinating activities for regulatory inspections.


• Performing administration duties as required for selected quality processes.


• Cross-training with other QA Officer(s) to ensure different QA Workflows can be covered.


• Other QA related tasks as assigned by the company.


• Leading and performing internal audits across a variety of GxP areas.


• Involvement in key quality processes i.e. Deviation/CAPA, Change Control, Audits etc

Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant quality experience in a pharmaceutical sector along with a degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline


• Clear understanding of; GMP, or any other GxP area, regulatory and accreditation systems, and quality management


• Good understanding of a process approach and competent in process mapping


• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to liaise effectively at all levels of the business


• Demonstrable ability to take decisions, to analyse information in a logical manner and to prepare coherent investigative and/or technical reports


• Competence in computer packages, Microsoft Office, and electronic quality management package (preferred) and advanced excel skills to be able to create pivot tables, design databases and dashboards.


• Competence in preparing presentations, delivering training to a variety of internal audiences


• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks to achieve deadlines.

In return our client is offering a competitive basic salary plus comprehensive benefits for the successful Candidate

Please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.