QA Officer

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; Hertford, Northolt, Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical staffing agency is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer in Hertford to oversee GMP and GDP compliance while managing critical QMS responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and a strong compliance mindset, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Key responsibilities include reviewing supplier activities and conducting quality evaluations. This role offers broad exposure to manufacturing, high levels of responsibility, and the opportunity for career advancement within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of EU GMP with internal/external auditing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to perform investigations including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review quality-related activities from third-party suppliers.
• Approve master documentation for batch certification.
• Conduct supplier qualification and routine performance evaluations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compliance mindset

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Relevant degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or Biology

Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (preferred)

Job description

Quality Assurance Officer - Pharmaceuticals - Hertford

Smart4 Sciences is working with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical supplier to recruit a Quality Assurance Officer. This role will oversee GMP and GDP compliance and manage QMS responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA professional with pharmaceutical quality assurance experience who thrives on ownership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment.

The Role

As Quality Assurance Officer, you will be responsible for assembling and reviewing documentation from third-party suppliers to ensure compliance with cGMP and relevant standards. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to critically assess technical data, reports, and process documentation within our electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review quality-related activities from third-party suppliers, including technical product information, deviations, change notifications, and change controls.
• Approve master documentation to support the QP in batch certification of finished products.
• Conduct supplier qualification and routine performance evaluations, including audits, while contributing to continuous improvement of the site quality system.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Quality Control, Engineering, Warehousing, and Development laboratories to enhance supplier performance.

About You

You will be a detail-driven quality professional with a strong compliance mindset and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Essential

• A relevant degree level qualification or equivalent in Chemistry, Pharmacy or Biology
• Good knowledge of EU GMP with internal/external auditing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• A flexible approach to changing priorities and workloads
• The ability to work using your own initiative or as part of a team.
• Able to perform investigations including root cause analysis
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks at one time
• Highly motivated with a drive to succeed

Desirable

• Degree in a scientific discipline (Pharmaceutical Sciences preferred)
• Quality experience including deviations, complaints, CAPAs, and root cause analysis
• Experience supporting change control or continuous improvement projects

Why Apply?

• Broad quality exposure across manufacturing
• High level of ownership and responsibility
• Opportunity to develop into a senior QA role
• Supportive, collaborative QA team environment

To apply or find out more, contact for a confidential discussion.