QA GLP Inspector

NorbrookNewry, DownFull-timePermanent
Job Overview
The QA GLP Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections and generating audit reports within the R&D GLP Division to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Guidelines (SI 3106) and OECD GLP standards published as OECD Principles on Good Laboratory Practice (Revised 1997, ENV/MC/CHEM (98)17) and the requirements of Directive 2004/9/EC and 2004/10/EC and associated national legislation. Assist in the upkeep of a current and effective Quality Management System in accordance with Regulatory Authority requirements, company standards and best practices.

Essential Criteria:
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant life science related discipline or a minimum of two years’ relevant experience working within a GLP or GMP environment. (Full training will be provided).
  • Previous laboratory experience, including reviewing data using Empower (CDS).
  • Experience in maintenance and trending of deviation and laboratory Investigation systems.
  • Experience in managing Change Control.
  • Demonstrate the Ability to read and interpret laboratory procedures, methods and data, GLP and regulatory guidance.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisation and communication skills (written and verbal) across a range of interdepartmental levels.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities as well as part of a team to a high standard to meet deadlines.
  • A full driving licence is required.

Desirable Criteria:
  • Experience working in a QA function in a GLP or GMP environment.
  • Experience in the approval, introduction and control of study and facility related documentation.
  • Experience developing and maintenance of Excel spreadsheets for tracking purposes.
  • Understanding of bio-analysis
  • Demonstrable experience in a Clinical setting (in-house and/or CROs etc.,) working on clinical and non-clinical studies operating to GLP
  • Understanding of Good Laboratory Practice principles and standards and quality management systems
  • Knowledge of FDA/EMA practices and guidelines
  • Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance (PV) guidelines and previous experience of conducting PV audits.
  • Experience in the trending and interpretation of analytical data
  • Experience of preparing responses to regulatory queries

Duration: Full time, permanent
Location: Newry

Additional Information:
  • Applicants should have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application (proof required). 

Benefits:
  • Free Life Assurance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • 32 days annual leave
  • Wedding Leave
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Employee well-being initiatives
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • FREE on-site parking
  • Canteen Facilities
  • Employee Perks scheme
  • Annual Employee raffle
  • Employee Recognition scheme
  • Career development 


The closing date for applications is Wednesday the 18th of February 2026

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