QA Specialist - Quality Assurance - Ireland

Job Title:              QA Specialist - 9 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Department:       Quality Assurance Reporting to:      QA Manager Location:             Portlaoise, Ireland   Greenfield is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our growing team to support the Product Commercialisation (ProdCom) function, ensuring new products are successfully validated, compliant, and delivered to market in line with regulatory and customer requirements.   Who We Are:    Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.    Why Join Greenfield?    We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. Opportunity to work on high-impact product launches Exposure to cross-functional teams (Production, Supply Chain, Regulatory) Work within a highly regulated, ISO 9001-certified environment We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.    Duties and Responsibilities   The duties include the following. Other duties may be requested from time to time depending on the needs of the business or the Department Manager (or designee).   Responsible for leading the quality processes and product validation processes for product commercialization Responsible for evaluating new and current processes to determine validation/verification requirements Responsible for risk assessing new/current processes Responsible for ensuring adequate controls are in place to ensure product quality and reduce risk of non-conforming product Responsible for managing project related non-conformances’ and providing support to all other departments in relation to investigation of issues identified as part of projects. Responsible for managing and supporting project related CAPA’s Responsible for providing QA decisions for Product Commercialization Process. Responsible for updating/creating/review and approval of validation protocols and reports Responsible for meeting agreed timelines for product commercialization Responsible for reviewing packaging specifications ensuring product contact packaging meets customer, regulatory and compatibility requirements. (i.e., leachable, extractables) Responsible for label management for new products A key member of the product commercialization Responsible for providing regular project updates to management Responsible for escalating QA concerns/issues/challenges to QA Manager     Qualifications (Education, Certification, Experience)   Bachelor’s Degree in a Science Related Discipline (preferred) internal auditing experience advantageous  1 -3 years previous experience in a QA role within a regulated environment (e.g., GMP,ISO) 1-3 years’ experience in a regulated environment   Competency Assessment   Good knowledge of current regulatory requirements Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 is required, EXCiPACT and IPEC regulations an advantage.  Experience working with a paper-based quality management system Strong attention to detail, focused on delivery of a Quality product. Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, demonstrate agility and adjust well to changes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to maintain a positive, Quality focused relation with internal and external stakeholders. Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills Demonstrate Company core values of agility, collaboration, commitment, discipline, honesty, innovation, integrity, open to change, respect and responsible in all activities :   Greenfield Global is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, background, and experience is valued and respected.