QA Associate-Laboratory

This is a QA Associate – Laboratory role focused on GMP quality oversight for the QC lab in Geel, with strong emphasis on deviations, investigations, CAPAs, data integrity, and release support.

Role overview

• Support QC laboratory activities from a quality assurance perspective.

• Ensure laboratory work stays compliant with cGMP and internal procedures.

• Help secure timely and reliable release of test results.

• Act as a bridge between laboratory, production, and quality teams.

Main responsibilities

• Perform QA oversight of QC laboratory operations.

• Do QA walk-throughs / check rounds in lab areas.

• Review and approve SOPs, work instructions, protocols, validation documents, and reports.

• Handle and follow up on Change Controls, Deviations, OOS/OOTs, and CAPAs.

• Review investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.

• Track quality records to ensure proper closure and effectiveness.

• Support trending and identify recurring lab issues.

• Contribute to small improvement projects and quality initiatives.

Key requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or similar.

• Experience in QA, QC, or laboratory operations in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.

• Deviation handling is mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and data integrity.

• Good understanding of laboratory testing, qualification/validation, release, and distribution processes.

• Strong analytical thinking and risk-based decision making.

• Able to work independently and communicate well across teams.

Candidate fit in one line

• Best suited to someone with a strong GMP QC/QA background, especially someone who has handled lab deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and documentation review.