QA Specialist – 9-month FTC
The Role
Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation in Portlaoise to recruit a QA Specialist for a 9-month Fixed term contract.
QA Specialist Key Responsibilities
- Lead quality assurance and product validation activities for product commercialisation, ensuring compliance with quality, customer and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate new and existing processes to determine validation, verification and risk assessment requirements, implementing appropriate controls to minimise the risk of non-conforming products.
- Manage project-related quality issues, including non-conformances, investigations and CAPAs, while providing quality support and guidance across departments.
- Prepare, review, approve and maintain validation documentation, packaging specifications and product labelling to ensure compliance and product compatibility requirements are met.
- Contribute as a key member of the product commercialisation team by providing quality decisions, meeting project timelines, reporting progress to management and escalating quality concerns where required.
QA Specialist Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline preferred, with 1–3 years’ experience in a similar quality role within a regulated environment; internal auditor training is advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of current regulatory requirements and working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; familiarity with EXCiPACT and IPEC standards would be beneficial.
- Experience working with paper-based Quality Management Systems (QMS), demonstrating strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, adapt to change and build positive stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement.
What’s Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or call me, Emma O'Connor, on 090 64 13972 for a confidential discussion. If this role isn’t quite right but you’re interested in similar opportunities, please get in touch.
