About the Job



At Covance, we are working together to build a healthier and safer world; we exist to help our customers secure the potential of their research and develop products that enhance and enrich life

Quality Assurance is a profession that provides opportunities to Influence working practices to improve standards of quality.



It\u2019s an exciting time to join our team in the Quality Assurance Department at our site in Alconbury, Cambridgeshire. We are looking for Quality professionals to join our successful and growing team, no matter what level of experience.



The main purpose of the role of the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Quality Assurance (QA) professional is to assure the management of the compliance with the GLP regulations within their departments. GLP is the quality system applied to non-clinical safety and environmental studies during the development of new products such as medicines, industrial chemicals and pesticides. GLP gives assurance that study data submitted to government assessors is accurate, valid and of sound integrity. Monitoring for GLP compliance by the QA Professional involves conducting audits of the facilities, of ongoing work in the facilities and various documents.



The role also involves proactive input into changes in policies and working practices within the departments. As a QA professional, you will be asked for suggestions on how to improve processes and procedures within the department to enhance the quality of the work.



How you can expect to spend your day:

• Assuring the facility is fit for purpose and documents to support processes are in place as part of Facility Audits
• Observing personnel in the laboratory to assure they are following relevant procedures and working in compliance with GLP as part of Process and Study audits
• Reviewing the documents which outline the work to be conducted as part of Study Plan reviews
• Reviewing the report to check it accurately reflects the data generated during the study and contains everything required under GLP as part of Study Report reviews
• Reviewing documents associated with Computerised Systems used to generate and manipulate study data and facility GLP records to ensure they are fit for their intended purpose
• Participating in improvement projects both in QA and in the scientific functions, as well as computer validation projects.
• Providing suggestions on how to improve processes and policies within the department to improve the quality of the work.
• Attending professional development courses such as auditing skills, observation and report writing, risk management, problem-solving, and process mapping

What are the perks of working within QA at Covance?

• Be part of helping people live healthier lives by supporting global research and product development
• Working in a quality focused, innovative environment, with others keen to pass on their extensive knowledge
• Excellent career development opportunities within a global company
• A fantastic opportunity to learn and develop your skills
• Access to training, expertise and the experience required to succeed in today\u2019s Life science industry
• You\u2019ll never be stuck in an office all day. You\u2019ll be meeting with people from all parts of Envigo at all levels, from technicians in the laboratories to scientists, and senior management.
• Always open to new, dynamic ideas that will push the company forward.
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen and on site gym membership

Education/Qualifications:
Degree or relevant work experience, preferably in the life science or quality disciplines.
Experience:
The ideal candidates personality and qualifications:

• A passion for working in the life science industry in a quality role who wants to advance their skills
• Understand the importance of a quality product and how it can affect a company\u2019s success
• Strong analytical skills and a logical, data-driven thinker
• Exemplary eye for detail
• Outgoing character, to fit within the team
• Strong written and verbal communication and people skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, business partners and internal groups
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cohesive team to achieve and deliver company objectives
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• The desire to work in fast-paced, quickly-changing, science and technology-focused industry
• A clear demonstration of curiosity with an obvious enthusiasm to learn and contribute to the broader organisation