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QA Officer (a.i.)

SGS


Job Location:

Cork - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

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


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