| Location | Utrecht, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Business Sector | Biotechnology |
| Contact name | Caitlin Girdwood |
| Contact email | |
| Job ref | 26316 |
| Published | 1 day ago |
We are supporting a dynamic biotech manufacturing site in their search for a Sr QA Officer focused on Batch Record Review and documentation oversight. This is a 6-month contract (extension highly likely) and offers a hands-on role within a collaborative QA team.
This is a full-time role with on-site presence required 4 days/week in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Review GMP batch records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards
Identify documentation gaps or deviations, and work cross-functionally with production, QA, and QC to resolve discrepancies
Ensure timely and compliant documentation for product release
Support preparation for internal and external audits through document readiness
Contribute to documentation system improvements and QA processes as needed
Collaborate closely with the QA team to maintain quality standards across manufacturing activities
Essential Requirements:
2–7 years of QA experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (biotech or pharma)
+3 years experience with batch record review in GMP environment
Familiarity with CAPAs, deviations, and change control processes
Fluency in Dutch is required
Comfortable working in a structured, documentation-focused QA role
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Desirable Requirements:
Experience working in smaller biotech or CDMO environments
Familiarity with documentation systems such as Veeva, MasterControl, or TrackWise
Prior involvement in audit readiness and inspection support
Interest in continuous improvement and documentation workflow optimization
Additional Insights:
Start Date: ASAP – ideally December, or January
Duration: 6-month contract (extension likely)
Employment Type: Contractor
Hours: 40
On-Site Presence: Ideally 4 days/week
Interview Process: 1-stage interview; back-to-back slots preferred for shortlisted candidates