Senior QA Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Livingston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Pharmaceutical
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SKILLS

GMP QA Quality Management System Audit preparation CAPA Life sciences

FULL DESCRIPTION

Employer: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Livingston

Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum

Closing date: 26 Apr 2026

Job Details

[Employer hidden] are recruiting for an Senior QA Officer, to join a pharmaceutical CRO, based in Livingston, Scotland, on a permanent basis. The salary is £35,000-£40,000 per annum. The Company: Our client are a Pharmaceutical Contract Research Organisation, supporting various industries in the development and release of new medicines. Your main duties will be:

  • To formulate company Quality policy and establish a Quality Management System.
  • Strong understanding of GMP principles.
  • Experience of Audit preparation and inspection readiness.
  • To archive manufacturing batch records.
  • To record internal incidents and implement changes through the CAPA system.
  • To record product-related complaints and investigate root causes.

Your Background:

  • Graduate in Life sciences, Chemistry or related scientific discipline (BSc minimum).
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a QA role within a GMP or life sciences environment.
  • To have knowledge of electronic Quality Management Systems.

Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 181090 in all correspondence.

Company

[Employer hidden] has over 50 years of experience supporting the sciences sector. We deliver specialist resourcing solutions across the life sciences and affiliated industries, partnering with organisations to identify, attract, and retain exceptional talent. Our expertise spans scientific, clinical, technical, and commercial disciplines, enabling us to support innovation at every stage of development. Through a consultative and quality-driven approach, we help organisations strengthen their teams and advance the therapies and technologies that improve lives. We are committed to making a positive, lasting impact on the scientific community through continued innovation, integrity, and long-term partnership.

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