QA Officer (a.i.)

SGS


Job Location:

Cork - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Quality Management (may include some of below)

 

  • Assist in ensuring an effective Quality Management System is in place to ensure that ISL is in compliance with cGMP Regulations and Quality Manual
  • Perform/Participate in Quality Audits including the self-inspection program and contract laboratories (if applicable). Ensure timely follow up of audit observations. Lead/ Support back room during audits
  • Provide input to Site Quality Management System Review
  • Trend and meet Key Quality Metrics and report them to stakeholders monthly/quarterly and as required
  • Ensure efficient management system for SOPs approval/rejection of SOPs and other quality documents. 
  • Provide input to Global SOPs concerning ISL (if required)
  • Act as ISL equipment lifecycle manager. Act as ISL point of contact for LRM Vendor. Optimise spend from LRM vendor and other maintenance providers
  • Ensure calibrations are performed and completed within tolerance windows
  • Liaise with Unit Coordinators/IT to minimise disruption caused by instrument downtime
  • Oversee the implementation of the Quality Manual and the ISL Quality Plan
  • Oversee Quality Risk Management on Site and provide guidance on its application
  • Draft/ review QA agreements with Customers and external 3rd party Service Providers.
  • Maintain approved list of service providers
  • Site Data Integrity Officer providing guidance on application of requirements
  • Site eCompliance Manager reviewing and approving CSV documents and maintaining oversight on completion of user access reviews and periodic reviews
  • Act as ISL Pharmacopeia Subject Matter Expert 
  • May lead projects


General Quality Processes & Documentation

 

  • QA Approve Laboratory Deviations and OOS/OOE/OOT investigations (if required)
  • Transparent and timely follow up of Investigations Complaints Deviations and Quality Events to reduce/minimize recurrence (system related)
  • Identify effective Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPAs) trend and support their effective management
  • Review and approve Quality related documents e.g. Equipment Qualification documents SOPs Stability Reports Method Transfer Protocols/Reports etc.
  • Ensure changes are raised where appropriate and review/ approve
  • Use best practice and knowledge of internal and external issues to improve service and processes
  • Look beyond ISL to define and resolve complex issues - Benchmark and liaise with other SGS labs to enhance performance


General

 

  • Deputise for QA Team Lead and QA Facilitator if required
  • Ensure all relevant training is maintained & up to date
  • Maintain a safe working environment high housekeeping & 5S standards
  • At all times adopt safe behaviours by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself colleagues 
  • and clients in line with the Companys policies and procedures
  • Maintain the SGS values and behaviours
  • Ensure full compliance with the Companys Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct and always adopt 
  • behaviour in accordance with SGS Equality & Diversity policy

Qualifications :

  • Science Graduate in Chemistry Pharmacy or equivalent education
  • Deep knowledge of cGMP and analytical technologies
  • Min. of 3 years experience in analytical testing

Additional Information :

Core Competencies 

  • Fosters Innovation
  • Translates Strategy into Actions
  • Develop Self & Others
  • Collaborates Effectively
  • Embraces Change
  • Leads in Uncertainty
  • Delivers Superior Results
  • Influences Internally & Externally

 

Performance Indicators

  • Revenue Profit Margin
  • Overdue Compliance Activity including on time maintenance
  • Relevant Audit Observations
  • System performance in management system review
  • Maintenance Spend
  • Customer KPIs including on time testing Turnaround Time project/ Lifecycle milestone adherence.
  • On Time Training

Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Contract

Quality Management (may include some of below) Assist in ensuring an effective Quality Management System is in place to ensure that ISL is in compliance with cGMP Regulations and Quality ManualPerform/Participate in Quality Audits including the self-inspection program and contract laboratories (if a...

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