• Job Description

  Req#: R350258

  Job Description

  Quality Assurance Associate

  • Looking for a different challenge as a Quality Assurance Associate whereby you can still utilise your skills?
  • Permanent, Full-time position with competitive renumeration and benefits
  • Role based Macquarie Park, Sydney, Australia
  • Hybrid, work from home and office environment, with a dedicated and welcoming team
  • Upskill and growth in an area you’re passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouraged
  • Join a trusted Global Leading Pharmaceutical organisation

  We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Quality Assurance Associate supporting Australia and New Zealand markets.

  This is an entry-level position that offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in the field of commercial quality.

  What You Will Do

  Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance processes and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Provide support to Australia and New Zealand Quality Responsible Person (QRP) Lead with any recall matters.
  • Assist with the management for local vaccine release activities.
  • Ensure periodic customer qualifications are performed in a timely manner.
  • Support Australia and New Zealand Lead QRP with quality and compliance related activities at our company’s outsourced warehouses.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve quality issues, deviations, and non-conformances. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support change control processes by assessing the impact of proposed changes on product quality and ensuring proper documentation and approval.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide training and guidance on quality assurance processes, standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to quality assurance activities.

  What You Must have

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Pharmacology, Science, Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance principles and processes, advantageous not essential.
  • Familiarity with TGA and Medsafe regulatory requirements and industry standards, advantageous not essential.
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work well within a team and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software systems.
  • Prior experience or internships in a quality assurance, operation or regulatory role in pharmaceutical industry, advantageous not essential.

  What You Can Expect

  • Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global Leading Pharmaceutical organisation
  • Job Security – Permanent, full-time role with excellent benefits including bonus
  • Career Growth – Develop new skills and advance your career
  • Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
  • Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

  We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Relocation:

  VISA Sponsorship:

  Travel Requirements:

  Flexible Work Arrangements:

  Hybrid

  Shift:

  Valid Driving License:

  Hazardous Material(s):

  Required Skills:

  Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Operations, Corrective Action Management, Detail-Oriented, Documentation Review, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Assurance Processes, Quality Management, Quality Objectives, Standards Compliance, Teamwork

  Preferred Skills:

  Compliance Requirements, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

  Job Posting End Date:

  06/18/2025

  *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

• About the company

  Merck & Co., Inc.,

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