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QA Officer (6m Contract)
Quality Assurance Officer (6‑Month Contract) – Pharmaceuticals – Bedford
Smart4 Sciences is working with a respected pharmaceutical supplier to recruit a Quality Assurance Officer. This full‑time 6-month contract role sits within a close‑knit QA team and offers hands‑on involvement in GMP compliance, quality systems, and key operational processes.
This position is ideal for candidates with GMP experience in pharmaceuticals who are keen to strengthen their QA expertise and gain exposure across a broad range of compliance activities.
Role Overview As a Quality Assurance Officer, you will play a central role in maintaining GMP standards and supporting the company's Quality Management System. You will oversee PQS trackers, review and update SOPs, manage deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and change controls, and ensure timely resolution of quality issues. The role also involves conducting investigations, supporting audits, responding to MHRA notifications, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain PQS trackers and ensure closure of deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and change controls
Lead investigations and root cause analysis, producing clear reports
Draft, review, and update SOPs and QA documentation
Support supplier and vendor approvals, including technical agreements and compliance checks for APIs and excipients
Monitor MHRA alerts and contribute to improvement projects
Provide QA support across teams, attending meetings and resolving quality concerns
Candidate Profile We are looking for a detail‑oriented professional with:
A background in pharmaceuticals and GMP knowledge (QA experience advantageous)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience in investigations and root cause analysis
Excellent organizational skills and adaptability
Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis
Why Join? This role offers the chance to gain broad QA experience within a growing pharmaceutical supplier, take ownership of key compliance processes, and develop towards a senior QA position in a supportive team environment.
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