Job Description - QA Specialist III (QA Systems)
Location: Slough
Rate: £17.68 per hour
Contract Duration: 5 months
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Hybrid: Yes - 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH
Role Purpose & Scope
The QA Specialist III will operate within the QA Systems team and is responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of global quality systems. This includes document management, system clean‑up activities, deviation/investigation/change control support, cross‑functional communication, on‑site training coordination, and preparation for quality initiatives.
The role also contributes to maintaining global standards and documentation procedures while fostering a high‑performance quality culture across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Support the setup, implementation, and optimisation of new Document Management Systems (DMS) and global quality records systems.
Conduct data clean‑up, preparation activities, qualification/validation support, and enrolment of users into online training systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure robust system alignment and smooth deployment.
Provide regular progress updates to the line manager and senior leadership as required.
Monitor internal quality records to ensure timely closure and compliance with internal procedures.
Perform and support deviations, investigations, and change controls where applicable.
Carry out all assigned business activities as directed by QA management or senior leadership.
Promote and model strong quality culture behaviours across the organisation.Top Three Must‑Have Experience
Document Management
Deviation, Investigation & Change Control Management
Pharmaceutical/Quality Systems Experience
Nice‑to‑Have Experience
Quality management
Data analysis
Training managementKey Skills & Competencies
Ability to independently determine objectives and solutions for critical assignments.
Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving capability across departments.
Highly motivated and results‑driven, with strong ownership of deliverables.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in task execution.
Effective workload prioritisation to meet timelines.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence and engage stakeholders.Qualifications
Education
Required: B.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences or QA disciplineWork Experience
Significant experience in pharmaceutical or CDMO QA roles
Extensive experience in PQS systems, deviation and investigations managementGuidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy