Quality Assurance Apprentice - commencing Summer 2025

On a day to day basis your key responsibilities will include: 

Gain a thorough understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and relevant international standards, learning how to apply them in a practical setting. Participate in deviation investigations, contributing to risk assessments and root cause analysis under the guidance of experienced QA professionals. Assist in complaints investigations, learning to assess risks and identify root causes. Learn to recommend appropriate actions and initiate them through relevant systems such as CAPA and Change Control. Support the generation of product quality review reports, gaining insights into quality documentation processes. Assist in the management of retained samples and archiving activities associated with quality documentation. Participate in batch review activities for cosmetics and foods, learning to monitor and report on quality KPIs and key quality data. Provide Quality input and support to relevant meetings, developing communication and collaboration skills. Learn to ensure activities and changes to equipment and working practices comply with applicable regulations and guidelines for various products, including licensed medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, food, and biocides. Support improvement opportunities in line with ISO or other applicable standards, learning to document manufacturing operations for optimum performance. Work to an agreed program of priorities, providing regular feedback and progress reports to mentors and supervisors. Proactively manage resources to ensure deadlines are met, developing time management and organizational skills. 

Training:

Alongside your role as the QA Apprentice, you will undertake the 14-month Quality Practitioner (Level 3) Apprenticeship to achieve your qualification through a mixture of on-site and online academic learning.

Training Outcome:

Working within STADA UK, this is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within Quality Assurance.

Employer Description:
STADA Thornton & Ross is one of UK's fastest-growing producers of consumer healthcare products including Covonia, Savlon, Nizoral, Cetraben and Zoflora. Our Specialty and Generic medicines also address therapeutic areas including dermatology, bone health, kidney disease and more. With more than 700 employees, we’re proud that our growth journey is supporting Britain’s wellbeing in multiple settings, including consumer healthcare, hospital, primary care, pharmacy and homecare. Our mission is Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner, and we’re always looking out for talented people to join our team and support our exciting growth plan.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working