Quality Assurance Auditor

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

• Role: Quality Assurance Auditor 
• Job Type: Permanent 
• Location: Glasgow
• Salary: From £24,603
• Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
• Industry: Life Science 

Role Overview

As a Quality Assurance Auditor, you will review final reports to ensure all laboratory methods, procedures, observations, and results are accurately documented and consistent with raw data. You will communicate any issues found during data checks to the Study Director/Scientist, Principal Investigator, and relevant management.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify final reports and raw data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GLP and GMP standards.
• Communicate findings promptly to study leadership and management.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain all quality documentation, including approved study documents and SOPs.
• Ensure all study documentation meets regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Plan and prioritise workload to ensure efficient auditing and adequate resource allocation.
• Provide compliance guidance to staff and support Study Directors with issue resolution and client discussions.
• Liaise with clients on deviations, investigations, or out‑of‑specification events, ensuring effective implementation of CAPAs.

• Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field (industry experience or placement beneficial).
• Strong attention to detail and high auditing standards.
• Ability to review data and draw clear, accurate conclusions.
• Experience with database management.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with business and regulatory guidelines.
• Effective communication skills.
• Solid analytical reasoning and numerical ability.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• BUPA Private medical cover - Immediate cover from day 1 
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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