QA Officer
Up to £30,000 | Full Time | On-Site | Graduate Opportunity

Are you a recent Science graduate looking to kick-start your career in Quality Assurance? Join the Tangerine Group Quality team and gain hands on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll make a real impact from day one.

Reporting to the QA Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement within a growing business. You'll work closely with teams across Production, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Services, and Quality Control, building valuable industry experience and developing a broad understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.

Whether you're a recent graduate or have some experience in a quality-focused role, we'll give you the opportunity to grow your knowledge, take ownership of key projects, and contribute to maintaining the highest quality standards across the Group.

What You'll Be Doing

As a QA Officer, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of Quality Assurance, including:

Quality Investigations

• Investigating customer complaints and returned products

• Identifying root causes of issues and supporting corrective actions

• Assisting with product quality investigations and compliance activities

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Managing and updating controlled documents and quality records

• Supporting change control activities and quality system improvements

• Helping ensure documentation meets regulatory and GMP requirements

Validation & Data Analysis

• Supporting equipment, cleaning, and process validation activities

• Assisting with stability studies, data analysis, and reporting

• Monitoring quality trends and identifying improvement opportunities

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Supporting deviation and out-of-specification investigations

• Assisting with audits, product quality reviews, and supplier assessments

• Contributing ideas to improve processes, systems, and ways of working

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Working closely with teams across Production, QC, Regulatory, and R&D

• Building strong stakeholder relationships across the business

• Gaining broad exposure to the full product lifecycle

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from graduates who are eager to learn and build a career in Quality Assurance.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in a Science-related subject (such as Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, or a related discipline)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Good IT skills and confidence working with data and documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

You'll be someone who:

• Is curious, proactive, and keen to learn

• Enjoys solving problems and investigating root causes

• Can organise and prioritise multiple tasks effectively

• Works well both independently and as part of a team

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces new challenges

Why Join Tangerine Group?

This role offers an excellent platform for a graduate looking to gain valuable industry experience in Quality Assurance. You'll receive support from experienced professionals, develop highly sought-after quality and compliance skills, and have the opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing business committed to continuous improvement and high standards.