Quality Assurance Associate in Slough

Job description

Contract: 9-month initially, with possibility of extension

Location: Fully on-site in Slough

Company: A global pharmaceutical company

Job Description

Role Purpose & Scope

• Join the QA Operations Documentation Control Team, supporting quality assurance activities across the organization.
• The primary responsibility is to perform batch consolidation (auditing) for QC Biochemistry and QC Microbiology testing related to Drug Product (DP) and Drug Substance (DS).
• This role involves coordinating QC testing documentation and independently verifying that all required activities are completed and release specifications are met.
• Proactively issue GMP documents and labels to Manufacturing in line with scheduled timelines provided by internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information and maintain strong interdepartmental communication.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within QA quality systems and processes.
• Identify and implement enhancements in safety, GMP compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct batch consolidation for QC Biochemistry and Microbiology testing of DP and DS.
• Prepare documentation for audits and provide consolidated QC data during customer and regulatory inspections.
• Contribute to projects aimed at maintaining and improving QA systems.
• Apply quality procedures to identify non-conformances and assist in resolving issues.
• Issue approved GMP documents for Manufacturing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Print and verify labels for manufacturing use, including finished product labels.
• Issue GMP-compliant logbooks as required.
• Manage quality records such as Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and Investigations.
• Author, review, and approve GMP documentation.
• Prioritize tasks to meet critical deadlines.
• Maintain training compliance, ensuring all required modules are completed before performing assigned duties.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Key Stakeholders

• Quality Control
• Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance and Qualified Persons (QPs)

Required Skills & Competencies

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and database systems
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Risk-based decision-making capabilities
• Familiarity with Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (PQS)
• High attention to detail and accurate data entry
• Effective workload prioritization and scheduling
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong organizational and planning abilities

Competencies

Agility

• Learns from experience and adapts to change
• Embraces challenges and treats errors as growth opportunities

Business Acumen

• Understands strategic goals and contributes to business success
• Makes informed decisions based on business knowledge

Collaboration

• Actively participates in team efforts
• Shares knowledge and respects diverse perspectives

Customer Focus

• Understands customer needs and acts on feedback
• Enhances customer satisfaction within role scope

Driving Results

• Delivers goals consistently while monitoring KPIs
• Maintains quality standards and overcomes challenges

Leadership

• Takes ownership of safety and personal development
• Fosters a positive and dependable team environment

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience) in Biology or a related field

Experience

• Prior experience in QA and GMP environments
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills required

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English