Quality Operations Specialist (Rotational Shift)

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB10814

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The Role

As a member of the Quality Assurance team at Almac Pharma Services in Craigavon, the role involves providing direct quality support to the Manufacturing, Packaging, and Logistics departments.

The post holder will apply a broad understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure operational activities are compliant with both regulatory standards and internal procedures. Acting as a key point of contact for these departments, the individual will offer guidance on quality standards, deviation management, CAPA processes, and root cause analysis, while also supporting batch record reviews and resolving quality-related queries.

In addition to day-to-day support, the role includes active participation in internal audits, customer and regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. The post holder will monitor GMP compliance on the production floor, assist with investigations and CAPA implementation, and contribute to quality assurance during rework or reprocessing operations.

This dynamic position requires a proactive approach to maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring the integrity of pharmaceutical products throughout the manufacturing and packaging lifecycle.

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Key Requirements

• Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK
• GCSEs grade C and above (or equivalent), including English & Maths
• Degree (or equivalent) in a Life Science or closely related field OR Significant relevant work experience & knowledge.
• Experience working within an established Quality System within the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Further Information

The roles are designed to support shift patterns within APS and may be as follows (subject to confirmation):

• Shift 1: Mon – Fri 06:00 – 14:00
• Shift 2: Mon – Fri 14:00 – 22:00

Proposed future shifts may need supported as required

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Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

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Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 17 October 2025

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RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.