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Summary

Baxter Thetford have an opportunity for a motivated and experience QA Associate to join their rapidly growing Compounding Unit. You will report to the Compounding QA Manager ensuring continuous compliance Of the Compounding Unit to cGMP and “Specials” manufacturing requirements, local procedural requirements and Baxter Corporate policies. You will work Monday-Friday 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm rotating weekly on a permanent basis.  We offer a competitive salary and a weekly shift allowance.

We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below;

•    25 days annual leave + bank holidays
•    Employee discount scheme
•    Blue light card
•    Fantastic internal progression opportunities
•    Subsided canteen
•    Westfield healthcare
•    Up to 8% pension contribution
•    Employee assistance programme

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support manufacture of aseptically products by making QA decisions during batch manufacturing and ensuring GMP is adhered to at all times
• Execute documentation and batch reviews as required
• Inspect and release final products as per Company policies
• Support Production in the review and post compounding check operation
• Investigate complaints and monitor CAPAs related to the manufacturing processes
• Support delivery of product release targets, including ensuring timely batch review activities and batch disposition of any deviations with impact to product release
• Lead and support the execution of timely deviations and complaints investigations
• Ensure timely completion of all Quality System commitments
• Support the preparation and development of Annual Product Quality reviews
• Lead and Support validation programs and change control as required
• Proactively identify and support implementation of continuous improvement opportunities in QA and Operations
• Ensure that all measuring equipment that may have an impact on product quality is calibrated to traceable standards through its life cycle, using the electronic equipment management systems and related tracking sheets
• Ensure timely completion of all GMP commitments
• Ensure timely communication of significant GMP and product quality issues to QA Management
• Comply with EHS/GMP/GDP/Company and Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements;
• Ensure facility and process compliance through attendance of Gemba activities, identifying actions and facilitate implementation
• Implement and sustain EMS principles
• Support QC Officer with raw material testing, release and Quarantine area issues, where required
• Support supplier complaints, managing samples for evaluation and investigation results, and liaise with Central Supplier Management teams to address and resolve issues
• Facilitate the implementation of an ‘Audit Ready’ complaint site which is always ready for MHRA, corporate, internal or 3rd party audit
• Support the completion of audit findings and fully investigate to find the root cause and actions to address the audit findings are carried out in a timely manner.

Essential experience

• Degree or BTEC (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical or Science related subject 
• At least 2 years experience in a quality role within a GMP environment
• Strong work ethic and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
• Uncompromising commitment to Quality
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organisation
• Committed and supportive team player
• Accurate worker with strong attention to detail

What happens next?

Baxter Talent Acquisition team will review your application (please make sure your up to date CV is attached) and if deemed suitable you will receive an invitation to complete an online assessment via hirevue.  This acts as a 1st stage interview and allows us to learn a little more about you. We will review this together with the hiring managers and let you know if you have been invited to site for a final stage interview.

Thank you for your interest in Baxter and we look forward to hearing from you!

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