Quality Assurance Officer

As QA Officer you will guide processes regarding Quality Assurance (QA) matters within our company. The focus will be on implementation of proper quality standards and guidelines and meeting ISO15189, GCLP and GCP requirements. You will be in touch with multiple people throughout the company, to make sure all processes are aligned. As such, you will be working in the QA department of Cerba Research in The Netherlands, which currently consists of one QA manager, 3 QA officers, one QA supplier auditor and the vice president QA. You will be working at our location in Rotterdam Science Tower, where our head office is based.

The following tasks will be a part of your responsibilities:

• Proactively advise, support and act as a sparring partner for the operational departments
• Create and increase awareness in the organization with regards to quality.
• Maintain the Quality management system and improve where needed
• Continuous improvement of processes/procedures, identify bottlenecks in (the implementation of) processes and make proposals for changes and improvements
• Review and follow up of deviations, corrective/ preventive actions (CAPA) and change control (continuous improvement);
• Performance of internal audits;
• Host client audits and manage follow up of the audits;
• Review of quality related documents;
• Give quality related training

About You

Are you our new colleague who is approachable and can handle a dynamic work environment? You are solution oriented and have good communication skills. You work accurately and are able to work at a high level of independency, but can also operate as a team player. Furthermore, your organization and reporting skills need to be excellent.

Required background:

• Completed education at HBO level, or HBO work and thinking level;
• Experience with guidelines and implementation of quality processes;
• At least 3 years of work experience in a similar working environment or position;
• Experience as auditor;
• Excellent English language skills, both verbally and written;

About us

Cerba Research is more than just a place of work; it is an organization of committed individuals united by a passion to advance world health. Serving clients in the global pharmaceutical and biotech industries, we are experts in serological, virological, and molecular approaches and work with a variety of viruses. Our experts are actively involved in international vaccine and antiviral research programs and is renowned for producing high-quality work that is supported by comprehensive virological and immunological research. As an equal opportunity employer, Cerba Research is fully devoted to promoting your professional growth and development. By joining us, you will join a diverse, socially active and highly motivated community. Our dynamic workplace emphasizes teamwork, continual learning, and finding fulfillment in your job while providing plenty of opportunity for skill development, participation in a variety of initiatives, and the possibility to take ownership of your role. As a reflection of our dedication to excellence, we also place a high priority on your work-life balance and general well-being.

Join our vibrant team that is dedicated to innovation in the life sciences sector, where you can have a positive impact while advancing your career of choice!