Description
Quality Officer
About the Company
A life science manufacturing organisation in the Cambridge area is seeking a Quality Officer to join its growing team. The officer will have experience in quality assurance / quality control. This is a permanent, on-site position focused on supporting and maintaining the company’s quality function including, Quality Management System (QMS), Auditing with additional responsibilities in H+S compliance.
Responsibilities
1. Maintain and control quality documentation across the business.
2. Support the Quality Manager in managing and improving the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015).
3. Conduct and support internal quality audits and coordinate external audits.
4. Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and deviations.
5. Assist with change control, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Collaborate with QC and operational teams to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
7. Provide documentation and administrative support to the site’s Health & Safety compliance.
8. Maintain training records and support the management of the company’s online learning platform.
9. Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to support quality compliance across the supply chain.
Qualifications
10. 2–5 years’ experience in a quality-focused role within a regulated Pharmaceutical / fine chemicals manufacturing environment.
11. Sound working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; experience with ISO 14001 or 45001 is advantageous.
12. Experience with internal audits, CAPA, document control, and QMS improvement.
13. Familiarity with investigating complaints, non-conformances, and supporting H&S processes.
14. Competent with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
15. IOSH or NEBOSH certification (or willingness to train) preferred.
Benefits
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 dependent upon experience.
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
+ other non salary based benefits
Note:
This company is unable to provide sponsorship so please don’t apply if you currently or in the future will require sponsorship.