Senior Associate QA (GMP)

Please note before applying: Only candidates who are already residing in a reasonable commuting distance to Breda and are in possession of a valid work permit for the Netherlands will be considered for this role. This role does NOT offer sponsorships options.

As a Senior Associate QA, you will provide hands-on quality support within the production environment at our client's site. You will play a key role in ensuring GMP compliance, supporting production teams, and reviewing batch documentation prior to product release.

Key responsibilities are:

• Provide daily QA support and guidance to production teams
• Act as the first point of contact for quality-related questions during packaging and labeling
• Review and approve batch records before and after production
• Perform finished checks during commercial production runs
• Compile and review batch documentation for Qualified Person (QP) disposition
• Conduct GMP compliance checks on the production floor
• Review, approve, and manage deviation records
• Initiate and own QA deviations where required
• Author and review SOPs and Work Instructions
• Support GMP training for QA and production staff
• Participate in investigations, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare weekly/monthly QA metrics and maintain performance boards

This role operates in a 3-shift rotation, and full commitment is essential:

• Week 1: Night shift
• Week 2: Late shift
• Week 3: Early shift
• Week 4: Late shift
• Week 5: Early shift

Shift hours:

• Early: 06:30 – 15:00
• Late: 14:30 – 23:00
• Night: 22:30 – 07:00

The company will operate under a new shift structure from January 2027 onwards and 100% commitment is needed when applying for the role:

• 2 early shift days
• 2 late shift days
• 2 night shift days
• 4 consecutive days off (This rotation will then repeat on an ongoing basis)

Shift hours:

• Early: 06:30 – 15:00
• Late: 14:30 – 23:00
• Night: 22:30 – 07:00

RequirementsRequirements:

• MBO or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of QA or manufacturing experience within pharma or medical devices
• Experience with batch record review and investigations
• Fluent in English
• Solid understanding of GMP (GDP/GCP knowledge is a plus)
• Experience in batch record review and deviation handling
• Familiarity with manufacturing and/or QA processes in pharma or medical devices
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in day-to-day operations
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with multiple stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong administrative and documentation skills
• Able to prioritize and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset

Benefits

• A challenging work environment with excellent career development programs.
• For this role, the company offers a competitive salary package.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses is dependable on travel distance.
• 30 Holidays.
• 1 year contract through Undutchables.

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