Posted: 23h ago
The role
Part time opportunity‑Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
Our client, a long-established manufacturer within the health and nutrition sector, specialising in the production of high-quality supplement products for domestic and international markets, are currently recruiting for a Part time‑Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis. This Senior Quality Assurance Specialist role offers significant autonomy, technical scope, and cross‑functional influence. As Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured, tested, released, and distributed in full compliance with applicable EU and international regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
External Quality Oversight
Provide QA leadership across contract manufacturers, testing laboratories, and third‑party logistics providers
Lead quality business reviews, audits, and approval of validation activities
Ensure ongoing compliance, data integrity, and inspection readiness across the supply chain
Quality Systems & Compliance
Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System
Lead audits, deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and complaint investigations
Ensure all documentation remains compliant and inspection ready
Product & Technical Quality
Review and approve validation protocols, reports, and testing strategies
Lead or support complex investigations and root cause analysis
Compile and review Product Quality Reports
Regulatory & Recall Readiness
Provide QA input for regulatory submissions and communications
Support and maintain recall readiness processes
Documentation & Sample Control
Oversee reference and retain sample systems, including storage and traceability
Ensure complete and accurate product history records for audit purposes
Training & Cross‑Functional Support
Develop and maintain SOPs and controlled documentation
Deliver QA training across systems, investigations, and change control
Contribute to management review and quality performance reporting
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as QA representative during audits, inspections, and partner meetings
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
Requirements
Degree in a scientific discipline
Approximately 5+ years’ experience in a regulated QA/QC environment
Strong understanding of quality systems, HACCP principles, and analytical processes
Experience in food, supplement, or regulated manufacturing environments
Previous exposure to audits, supplier quality, or quality system ownership
High attention to detail with strong organisational and communication skills
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