Job Title:
Quality Assurance Specialist
Location:
Livingston, Scotland
Hours:
39 hours/week, Monday–Friday (flexible start/end times available)
Salary:
£25,000-£37,000 depending on experience
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship:
Unfortunately, not available for this role
Seeking an accomplished GMP QA professional to join a successful biopharmaceutical CRO in Livingston
The Role
As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with GMP and regulatory standards. You'll support day-to-day quality operations, assist in audits, and ensure that quality metrics and systems are accurately maintained and reported.
Other key responsibilities will include:
* Administration and development of LIMS and other IT systems
* Review and approval of procedures, protocols, reports, and certificates of analysis
* Management of quality KPIs and metrics
* Support for internal audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections
* Coordination of quality documentation and controlled substances processes
* Delivery of QMS and eLIMS training to staff
* Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives in the QMS
* Deputising for QA Management where required
Applications are invited from candidates with a minimum of 12 months working within a GMP/GLP regulated laboratory. Experience within quality assurance would be a distinct advantage. You must have exemplary attention to detail and be confident liaising across multiple departments and externally.
What's in it for you?
Join a company that genuinely cares about your growth and wellbeing. Employees benefit from:
* Enhanced Annual Leave (including sell-back options and service-linked increases)
* Company Pension Plan & Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Free On-site Parking
* Healthcare Cash Plan (after 6 months)
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Schemes
* Global career progression opportunities
* Access to Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programmes
* Recognition for service, special achievements, and life events
Interested?
Apply now to take the next step in your Quality Assurance career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
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