Quality Officer
About the Company
A life science manufacturing organisation in the Cambridge area is seeking a Quality Officer to join its growing team. 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
* Maintain and control quality documentation across the business.
* Support the Quality Manager in managing and improving the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015).
* Conduct and support internal quality audits and coordinate external audits.
* Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and deviations.
* Assist with change control, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with QC and operational teams to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
* Provide documentation and administrative support to the site’s Health & Safety compliance.
* Maintain training records and support the management of the company’s online learning platform.
* Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to support quality compliance across the supply chain.
Qualifications
* 2–5 years’ experience in a quality-focused role within a regulated Pharmaceutical / fine chemicals manufacturing environment.
* Sound working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; experience with ISO 14001 or 45001 is advantageous.
* Experience with internal audits, CAPA, document control, and QMS improvement.
* Familiarity with investigating complaints, non-conformances, and supporting H&S processes.
* Competent with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
* IOSH or NEBOSH certification (or willingness to train) preferred.