Quality Assurance /Validations Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Quality Assurance Validations Officer based in the Birkenhead area. Reporting to the Quality Manager.

The successful candidates will be expected to possess a BSc Chemistry or related scientific degree with working experience in QA.

Key Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Validation Officer

• Compile validation protocols.
• Conduct equipment qualification and process validation activities.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure validation activities are completed on time.
• Support the Quality Manager as required.
• Training production staff in in-process control and coaching staff in BMRs.
• Promotion of the QMS through coaching staff in the correct use of SOP’s, documentation and working practices.
• Support staff during investigations through the use of problem-solving techniques.
• Support the deployment and implementation of new documentation.
• Provide assistance with on-site customer and external notified bodies quality audits.
• Perform internal and supplier audits where necessary in-line with our audit plan.
• Gather data for the preparation of quality metrics .
• Provide QA support to all departments to ensure compliance with our QMS, customer and Regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the management of change through the correct use of change controls, information and training.

Skills & Experience Required:

Interpersonal skills for working across multi-function teams

Self-motivated and able to work on their own.

Ability to problem solve.

An eye for detail.

Excellent technical skills including proficiency in Word & Excel

Demonstrate sound judgement to achieve a balance between cost : benefit, quality & safety

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in a validation role is preferable but not essential

To apply for this position, candidates must be living in the UK and eligible to work.