Responsibilities Will Include…

Quality Control Testing & Review

• Review analytical, microbiological, and physical test results for raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods.
• Evaluate test data against approved specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Review and verify data generated by contract testing laboratories where applicable.
• Participate in investigations with contract manufacturers relating to out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), atypical results, and deviations

Bulk Product Review

• Review bulk product samples and associated test results prior to packaging or further processing.
• Assess manufacturing and laboratory documentation to support bulk product approval.
• Escalate quality issues and recommend corrective actions where necessary

Stability Programme Management

• Review ongoing and completed stability study data for finished products and raw materials
• Assess stability results against approved shelf-life specifications and acceptance criteria
• Identify and investigate out-of-trend or adverse stability results
• Support shelf-life assignment, extension, and product expiry date verification activities
• Prepare stability summaries and trend reports for management review
• Ensure stability protocols, sampling schedules, and documentation are maintained in accordance with regulatory and company requirements

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) Generation

• Generate, review, and issue Certificates of Analysis for raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods.
• Verify the accuracy of analytical data, specifications, product information, and batch details prior to CoA release.
• Ensure CoAs meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain controlled records of issued Certificates of Analysis

Raw Material Release

• Review supplier Certificates of Analysis, technical documentation, and incoming inspection records.
• Assess testing results to determine suitability of raw materials for production use.
• Approve and release compliant raw materials within the quality management system.
• Place non-compliant materials on hold or reject them in accordance with company procedures.
• Support supplier quality investigations when quality concerns arise

Compliance & Quality Systems

• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food supplement regulations, and internal quality procedures
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
• Participate in deviation investigations, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with specification management and document control processes
• Support product stability and shelf-life monitoring programmes where applicable
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with departmental procedures

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to quality metrics reporting and trend analysis
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the business

Requirements

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food supplement, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of GMP and quality management systems.
• Experience reviewing analytical data and quality documentation

Desirable

• Knowledge of HACCP and food supplement regulations.
• Experience generating Certificates of Analysis and batch release documentation