Quality Assurance Officer

We are working with an established pharmaceutical company looking to employ a QA Officer for a permanent full‑time position in Sandwich, Kent. Applicants must live locally and have a full right to work with no restrictions.

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum with a host of benefits.

• Provide QA support to all departments.
• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System.
• Ensure all pre‑ and post‑production documentation is submitted to QA, checked and approved prior to use of any materials and batch release.
• Ensure all materials meet required specifications.
• Complete QA review and approval of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints, out‑of‑specifications and other documentation such as SOPs and forms.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Assist with product recalls.
• Ensure quality agreements and quality questionnaires are in place with external companies.
• Manage and develop the company training matrix and complete quarterly reviews on employee training records.
• Participate in weekly QA meetings.
• Ensure investigations are carried out in a timely manner.
• Develop and update logbooks as and when required.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GMP and wider GxP requirements.
• Experience of QMS, CAPAs, deviations, change controls and batch record review.
• Excellent investigation and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to write clear technical reports and quality documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple activities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working across all departments.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.