QA / Quality Assurance Team Leader - Analytical Chemistry

Job Title: QA / Quality Assurance Team Leader

Industry: Analytical Chemistry

Location: Teddington, TW11 8NY

Salary: £45,000 to £48,000 per annum depending on experience + Discretionary bonus scheme + Benefits.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Butterworth Laboratories, a successful, friendly and dynamic independent contract analytical chemistry laboratory is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join their Quality Assurance team.

The Role:

Due to continued growth and expansion of the business, we are seeking to recruit a QA Team Leader to manage a small but dynamic team of QA Officers. As a senior member of the QA team, you will work closely with the Head of Quality to ensure the smooth operations of the Quality Assurance department within the Company.

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Provide QA advice, guidance and training to all staff within the Company to ensure correct management of all QA responsibilities
• Maintenance of QA policies, procedures and documentation to ensure compliance to quality regulations and good working practices throughout the Company
• Lead, develop and coach the QA Officers to ensure maximisation of individual and team performance
• Ensure daily / weekly / monthly scheduled QA tasks are completed on time and any subsequent actions are followed up
• Conduct internal audits (both scheduled and unscheduled) assigned by the Head of Quality.
• Host client / regulatory audits and generate responses to observations
• Inspect plans, analytical phases and reports for projects including those requiring GLP or GCP compliance
• Measure and monitor the effectiveness and compliance of the eQMS

Required Experience / Qualifications:

• Scientific degree (ideally chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or a related subject)
• Proven experience in a similar capacity, including experience leading/managing a Quality Assurance team in the Pharmaceutical QC laboratory or related industry
• Extensive experience in the creation, review/approval of deviations, OOS investigations and CAPA
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem solving
• Experience in hosting client audits and performing internal audits
• Experience of change control processes, dealing with customer complaints, review/approval of validation protocols and reports and Quality Metric Trending

Additional knowledge / experience that would be advantageous:

• Experience in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience using QPulse or equivalent eQMS system
• Experience of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency GMP inspections (e.g., MHRA, FDA, UKAS)

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities and skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups
• Proven ability and desire to continuously improve, by seeking new approaches and generating ideas
• Proven ability to plan work effectively, prioritising workload and adapting to changing business needs
• Ability to work proactively to solve problems and manage time effectively
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexible approach, with a can-do attitude and willing to work outside normal hours if necessary
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Group Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work full time in the UK.

Candidates with experience of: Quality Officer, Quality Team Leader, Quality Assurance Inspector, QA Technician, QA Officer, Quality Assurance Analyst, Quality Compliance Officer, Manufacturing Quality Control and Production Quality Assurance may also be considered for this role.