Associate Quality Assurance Auditor Job – Apply Now at Charles River!
Launch your scientific career with a global leader in preclinical research—Charles River Laboratories is seeking a motivated Associate Quality Assurance Auditor for a 12-month fixed-term position based in Tranent, Scotland. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates in Life Sciences or Chemistry who are passionate about research compliance, quality assurance, and making a real-world impact in drug development.
- Job Posting: Associate Quality Assurance Auditor
- Req ID: 228125
- Location: Tranent, Scotland, GB
About The Company
For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an essential role in our work. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
About the Role:
Join one of the largest Quality Assurance (QA) teams in the UK and play a vital role in ensuring scientific integrity and regulatory compliance at Charles River. As an Associate QA Auditor, you will gain unique insight into the entire spectrum of safety assessment studies—from preclinical research to veterinary and agrochemical trials—by supporting Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards across our UK and EU operations.
Associate Quality Assurance Auditor Job – Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent inspections of laboratory studies and operational processes across various departments.
- Review study plans to ensure alignment with GLP/GCP requirements.
- Audit reports and internal systems to guarantee data accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with scientific, technical, and managerial teams across Charles River sites.
- Provide compliance advice to research teams to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Potential travel opportunities for inspections across Europe.
Associate Quality Assurance Auditor Job – Eligibility Criteria:
- A degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- A strong interest in scientific research and regulatory compliance.
- Keen attention to detail with the ability to review scientific calculations.
- Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, office-based setting.
What Charles River Offers You:
- World-class training and a structured career development path
- Private health care & pension scheme
- Employee discount programs
- Opportunity to volunteer one day per year
- Join a mission-driven team that contributes directly to the development of life-saving medicines
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