Quality Control Specialist Job Description
We are seeking a Quality Control Specialist to support the Quality Manager in ensuring all quality-related standards and compliance requirements are met.
Main Responsibilities:
* Reporting directly to the Quality Manager on all quality assurance matters.
* Collaborating with internal teams to maintain high standards in testing, documentation, and laboratory procedures.
* Ensuring all raw materials and finished products meet regulatory and legal specifications.
Key Activities:
1. Perform and document testing for seasonal formulations, ensuring full compliance with manufacturing authorizations and SOPs.
2. Maintaining and revising Quality Assurance and Control (QAC) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
3. Supporting the investigation and documentation of customer complaints, non-conformances, and deviations.
4. Contributing to the creation of Product Quality Reviews (PQRs) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
5. Ensuring timely maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment.
6. Assisting with the qualification of lab instruments and performing maintenance and calibration tasks per SOP guidelines.
7. Supporting preparation for regulatory inspections and assisting in the closure of audit findings in coordination with relevant departments.
8. Overseeing the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety standards across laboratory operations.
9. Working closely with the Qualified Person (QP) and Quality Manager to maintain systems in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
* BSc in Chemistry or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 12 months' experience working in a cGLP-compliant environment, ideally within an HPRA-approved facility.
* At least 1 year of hands-on experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) methods.
* Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
* Creative problem-solving ability and a detail-oriented mindset.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong computer literacy and proficiency in common IT tools.
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.