Quality Assurance Specialist
Posted 13 days 22 hours ago by Next Generation Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Leinster, Carlow, Ireland
Job Description
Quality Assurance Specialist - Pharmaceutical Industry 
Drive quality excellence at a premier biotech facility.
Join a dynamic team at our state-of-the-art site in Carlow, Ireland-a key manufacturing center producing critical pharmaceutical products during an exciting expansion phase. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you'll safeguard compliance and operational excellence across drug manufacturing operations. Reporting to the QA Manager, leverage your expertise for batch release, audits, and continuous improvement in a high-impact role.
Key Benefits of the Role- Collaborative culture: Work with high-performing teams prioritizing safety, cGMP compliance, and innovation.
- Strategic impact: Support global supply of essential medicines from cutting-edge facilities.
- Ensure cGMP compliance in manufacturing, testing, and documentation processes.
- Review batch records, deviations, and change controls for data integrity and First Time Right KPIs.
- Lead or support internal and external audits and inspections as subject matter expert or auditee.
- Participate in daily QA Tier meetings to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure site readiness.
- Develop, revise, and train on SOPs, quality procedures, and risk assessments such as FMEA and root cause analysis.
- Handle OOS/CAPA investigations and continuous improvement using tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.
- Build a proactive, compliant quality culture through cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor's degree or higher (ideally in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field).
- 2-3 years in pharmaceutical QA, with cGMP experience in manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, LIMS, and regulatory standards (FDA, EMA).
- Desired experience: batch review/release, audit experience, deviation management, and validation support.
Applicants should apply directly on our website for this role.