Quality Assurance Batch Release Officer in South Petherton

Quality Assurance Batch Release Officer – South Petherton, Somerset

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer within the pharmaceutical, food and animal health sectors for a Quality Assurance Batch Release Officer to join their Quality team in South Petherton, Somerset.

This role offers a wide range of responsibilities across batch release, quality systems, audits, investigations and continuous improvement activities.

Key Duties

• Review batch manufacturing and packaging documentation for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
• Verify resolution of deviations, non‑conformances and out‑of‑specification results prior to batch disposition.
• Review testing documentation and Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and support batch release activities.
• Conduct routine line audits and quality inspections across manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Provide QA support and guidance to production teams.
• Escalate and support resolution of quality and compliance concerns.
• Participate in internal audit programmes and compliance assessments.
• Assist with audit preparation, documentation reviews and follow‑up actions.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Collect, analyse and report quality data for Product Quality Reviews (PQRs). Review trends relating to deviations, complaints and batch performance.
• Support cross‑functional improvement initiatives arising from review findings.
• Assist with investigations into quality incidents and deviations.
• Support root cause analysis activities and CAPA implementation.
• Maintain accurate QA records and documentation.
• Contribute to SOP updates and quality system improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve compliance, efficiency and quality performance.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM‑related discipline preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality role within a pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP and quality management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent documentation skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting investigations, audits and CAPA activities would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £29,500 – £32,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Shift premium for late working hours.
• Opportunity to join a well‑established and growing organisation operating in highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to a broad range of quality assurance activities and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Working pattern: 6 am – 2 pm and 2 pm – 10 pm. Predominantly supporting the late shift, including shift handovers.