Quality Assurance Scheduler

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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. You will help prepare and support work schedules within the Quality Assurance (QA) department, ensuring efficient use of resources across auditing teams.

An exciting opportunity for a motivated, driven and enthusiastic individual to join our Safety Assessment group in Tranent as a Quality Assurance Scheduler.

• Schedule auditors to studies / study milestones using appropriate management systems to ensure timely delivery of study reports.
• Work closely with the QA team and management to ensure on‑time delivery of audits.
• Collaborate with operational colleagues (Study Directors, Test Facility Management, Project Scheduling, and Report Coordination) to manage scheduled study milestones in electronic tracking systems, ensuring accuracy to aid resource and revenue forecasting.
• Support the QA department with key administrative tasks relating to the Quality Schedule and other associated aspects.

• Experience in a scheduling or project managing role or any other relevant experience.
• Proven knowledge and competence of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Decisive, detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of workflow management systems (e.g., Smartsheet) preferred but not essential.
• Project Management or similar qualification would be advantageous.

• An eye for detail and determination to complete jobs to a high standard within tight timescales.
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills crucial for cross‑functional work.

• World Class Training and a structured progression scheme.
• Competitive salary.
• Private Health Care.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Employee Discount scheme.
• Opportunity to volunteer for one day each year.
• Flexible and hybrid working available.
• Salary for this position is £27,951 - £30,816 per annum, with experience taken into consideration and full training provided.

Charles River is an early‑stage contract research organisation (CRO), providing discovery and safety assessment services globally.