Quality Assurance Specialist

Job description

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

1. Document Management
2. Deviation, Investigation & Change Control Management
3. Pharmaceutical/Quality Systems Experience

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

• Quality management
• Data analysis
• Training management

Key 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 discipline

Work Experience

• Significant experience in pharmaceutical or CDMO QA roles
• Extensive experience in PQS systems, deviation and investigations management

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-02-2026

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