About the Role:
As a QC Officer in our Quality Control Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of product quality and compliance. You will act as an SME in performing investigations, constantly looking for information: who, what, where, why and defining solutions to prevent from happening again. This role involves collaboration with different people within the organization and is therefore important to be a good listener, helper, thinker and sometimes persuasive to get colleagues on board with the necessary changes. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy collaborative problem-solving in a complex organisation. As such, this role offers both challenge and fulfilment.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates independent understanding and application of GMP fundamentals, including but not limited to: Good manufacturing practices, good documentation practice and data integrity.
- Perform investigations on non-conformances, deviations, and out-of-specification (OOS) results. Is acknowledgeable of root cause analysis tools.
- Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards.
- Support and guide laboratory personnel in quality control practices and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate product release and resolve quality issues.
- Assist in identifying and implementing improvements.
Your profile:
- Bachelor or Master degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
- >5 years work experience within analytical chemistry and/or microbiology and/or incoming goods in a QC environment in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Experience in deviation management, on how to perform investigations, root cause analysis and define corrective and preventive actions.
- Ability to lead investigations and manage CAPA processes.
- Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with measuring-equipment, qualification, and maintenance.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Articulate written and oral communication, able to deliver effectively a message
- Proficiency in documentation practices and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under stress, while being able to prioritize tasks.
- A true team player, you want your colleagues to be happy and successful too
- Strong grasp of English, both verbal and written. Dutch advantageous.
- Ability to work fully on-site.
What do we offer?
- Full-time employment (40h) with flexible working hours in consultation. Working part-time (32h or 36h) is possible as well.
- Salary between € 4.179,77 and € 6.008,42 euro gross per month based on full-time employment.
- 8.33% holiday allowance and 8.33% end-of-year payment (13th month).
- 30 holiday days.
- A personal training budget of €2,100 every three years to foster professional growth and development.
- Contribution to travel expenses from the first kilometer.
- Excellent accessibility by public transport and private parking available.
- A pension plan with Zorg & Welzijn, providing security for your future.
- A dynamic, safe, and challenging working environment with ample opportunities to grow, innovate, and learn, all while making a meaningful impact on the health of millions.
