Associate Quality Specialist

at  Aphex Group

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or post-graduate qualification in Science, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Quality IT systems desirable (e.g. SAP, Trackwise, Document Management Systems).
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in Lean / Continuous Improvement.
• Experience and knowledge of GMP Requirements for Electronic /paper free operations.

PURPOSE

Associate Quality Specialist supports day to day QA activities in the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate as functional expert in the cross functional team that manages production right first time.
• Ensure that all Laboratory Out of Specification (OOS) and process deviations are documented, assessed and associated CAPA identified.
• Provide support to deviation investigations and process performance monitoring. Perform trending on deviations raised as required to identify improvement initiatives.
• Provide detailed knowledge of quality systems in place and ensure that root cause is identified and corrective actions as appropriate are completed.
• Provide guidance on quality requirements to maintain validation status, including participation in process/product Risk Assessments.
• Provide feedback on re-occurring issues ensuring continuous improvement to systems/processes.
• Ensure change controls raised are documented, assessed and completed.
• Prepare Annual Process and System Reviews.
• Act as lead/team auditor to support the internal GMP walkdown and scheduled audits.
• Participate in the generation and communication of quality metrics.
• Creation, review and approval of quality procedures as required.
• Review and approve batch, cleaning and testing documentation.
• Communications: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Organizes and delivers information appropriately.
• Team Work: Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information.
• Decision Making: Uses sound judgement to make good decisions based on information gathered and analysed.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities, organizational needs and diverse people.
• Work Standard: Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.
• Motivation: Displays energy and enthusiasm. Maintains high level of productivity and self direction.