Hybrid Quality Assurance Apprentice

at Oxitec

• Job title: Quality Assurance Apprentice
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: £25,662 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Abingdon, United Kingdom

About the role

• Quality Assurance Apprentice supporting ISO 9001 standards and Good Manufacturing Practices in a biological tech firm. Engaging in on-the-job training and developing QA documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship training program supported by Oxitec, which is provided by CSR Scientific Training.
• Under the guidance of the QA Manager: Work within a small team tasked to ensure good QA practices in the laboratories meet internal and regulatory specifications.
• Assist the QA Manager with QA inspections and audits, both internally and externally.
• In collaboration with the subject matter experts, ensure that processes and written instructions are clear and concise.
• Ensure data, processes and activities carried out in the laboratories are diligently recorded and documented within the relevant records.
• Prepare and maintain documents for archiving.
• After completion of training, approval of minor non-conformances, change controls, and corrective and preventive action plans to the timelines given within the procedures.
• Review/write new policies, SOPs, and written instructions.
• Maintain the QA email inbox, answering / directing queries to the correct expert.
• Take part in root cause analysis.
• Take part in process improvement projects.
• Commitment to excellent organisation and task prioritisation to ensure timely completion of apprenticeship training and role responsibilities.

Requirements

• Maths and English GCSE at grade C/4 or above.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Previous experience of working in Quality Assurance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop relationships at all levels of the business.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver findings clearly.
• Some technical writing experience preferred - attention to detail with the ability to accurately record data and prepare concise and clear procedures.
• Excellent organisational, timekeeping and responsiveness to QA matters and queries.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate flexibility with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to work independently and as a strong team player.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.