Total 31 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Durham, DH1 4SL

The Role and the Department

The Common Awards Assistant Quality Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our national Common Awards partnership with the Church of England and Theological Education Institution (TEI) partners across England, Scotland and Wales.

Working within a dedicated and friendly team of 5, this role involves carrying out professional duties across a broad range of areas to support the implementation of the University's core quality management processes as they relate to the Common Awards Scheme, and relating to student records (including student and module registration processes, data entry, marks entry and supporting the campus card production, graduation and Board of Examiner processes) and to quality assurance and enhancement processes (such as programme approval processes, curriculum updating, reviews and external examining, and authoring professional reports for validation and periodic review purposes). The post holder will undertake activity in both areas. This varied and interesting role also provides event support for programmes of student and staff activity related to teaching, learning and research.

On a typical day the postholder might review and respond to complex queries in the shared email inbox, assess the accuracy and quality of a set of TEI data or documentation, author professional reports for consideration in the university committee structure, liaise with other University colleagues over the organisation of events, and generally collaborate closely with other team members including the Senior Quality Manager, Assistant Quality Manager, Head of AQS, and academic lead for Common Awards, Prof Mike Higton.

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New Appointments Group are excited to be working with a manufacturing company who are looking for an Import/Export Compliance Analyst on a 6 month temporary basis.

This role is mostly remote however candidates are expected to travel between sites in Daventry, Darlington or Huddersfield. (You will be on site every 2-3 weeks for projects)

Import/export experience is required or alternatively knowledge of supply chain such as transport, logistics or shipping. Advanced Excel knowledge is essential, as the data will be analysed via through extensive spreadsheets.

Manage and maintain controlled processes including: tariff code classification, record keeping, country of origin and preferential trade calculations.

Research and monitor import/export activity for all business units, local laws and procedures; gather, enter, and manages import/export data, prepares summaries for review

Gather all necessary documentation for import/export licenses; drafts applications for licenses and registrations; submits applications, including those with applicable benefits, upon review by Supervisor and monitors approval process with appropriate governmental contacts

Builds and maintains relationships with appropriate governmental organizations in the country of assignment

Manages brokers to ensure appropriate supporting documentation and consistent compliance with import/export regulations exists

Analyse import/export activities to ensure the business does not exceed limits or violate any restrictions on import/export activities

Compile data and updates metrics as requested

Analyse data and draw conclusions

Interact with Customs, Customs brokers and Customs service providers

Executes team processes as directed and provides input into process improvements related to immediate area of influence.

About you:

Knowledge of Trade Application

Drives results

Customer focused

Action orientated

This role pays £15.39ph and is Monday to Friday, 37.5hrs a week.

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Title: Method Validation Scientist (Bioanalysis)
Vacancy Type: 6 Month Temp (potential to extend to rolling contract)
Area: North East
Salary: Negotiable

SRG is working on an exclusive partnership with a highly innovative biopharmaceutical partner.

They are looking for a short-term temp/contractor to come in and support the recombinant protein drug delivery programme, in the effort to develop recombinant protein-based vaccines. This role is looking for someone with experience working with HPLC Method Validation experience, ideally working with MAbs. SDS PAGE, ELISA, Western blot and qPCR experience is also desirable.

The role is a critical part of the project and is looking for people to start as soon as possible. If you have developed assays in the above techniques and would like to work in a highly innovative company, get in touch.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To perform laboratory analyses and data analysis on starting materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Perform all Quality Control duties and tasks in accordance with relevant GMP guidelines.
• Perform method development and method qualification activities.
• Calibration and routine monitoring/maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Support the site Quality Management System including input into investigations and/or CAPAs.
• Validate HPLC methods and tests.

Skills Required:

• Educated to a BSc, MSc or PhD level in a Scientific or Engineering related discipline.
• Possess technical expertise with bioanalysis experience, particularly with HPLC.
• HPLC Method Validation experience is essential.
• GMP experience highly desired.
• Happy to hear from Bioanalytical QC Scientists with the above experience.

Interested? Or know someone who will be?
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The primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the compliance activities for the healthcare system and to ensure a standardized and effective approach to compliance using the compliance framework, Compliance and Integrity standards, processes, and resources set forth under the Compliance Program national guidelines and associated documents within the VHA health care system and any functions aligned under the VHA health care system.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Developing, recommending, and implementing Compliance and Integrity program goals for operational units within the local health care system.
• Developing detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the life cycle of the programs/projects.
• Participating in regular information planning sessions, maintain productive interaction with staff, report on the status and progress of work accomplished to date, and monitor work in progress.
• Exercising oversight of implementation of the Compliance and Integrity program within the local health care system to ensure it is effective.
• Implementing national Compliance and Integrity controls, solutions, and programs at the local health care system.
• Developing and implementing internal controls and solutions, in partnership with risk owners, to manage and mitigate key risks that may adversely impact local health care system objectives, compliance with regulations, or overall reputation within the local, VISN, or national landscape of the agency health care system.
• Providing a written review of the effectiveness of the Compliance Program at the end of each fiscal year.
• Establishing and maintaining the "tone at the top" within the local health care system for Compliance and Integrity.
• Providing regular communications to local health care system staff on the importance of Compliance and Integrity.
• Drafting guidance and direction regarding program management and reporting.
• Performing local health care system-wide reviews of internal controls over prioritized risk areas and determine adequacy in preventing compliance failures.
• Participating in meetings with internal staff and representative operational units within the local health care system to determine compliance program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs.
• Understanding local strategy, local needs, and risks of the local health care system.
• Analyzing and prioritizing local risks by working closely with management to develop a proactive strategy to mitigate compliance risks.
• Maintaining a strong presence within the healthcare system through rounding and providing education and guidance at every level of the healthcare system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Title: QC Microbiologist

Location: Darlington

Employment Type: 6 month FTC

Salary: Highly Competitive with great overall package

We are currently working with a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing who are looking to add to their Microbiology team. As the QC Microbiologist, you will be responsible for managing Environmental Monitoring activities in-line with the EM Strategy and associated QMS procedures to support GMP manufacturing activities.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

• To support the development and execution of the control strategy and site master file for company's Biologics GMP facilities to ensure they are current and appropriate to the activities being undertaken.
• To undertake hygiene risk assessments for facility, utilities and project specific processes.
• Support the technical transfer of projects into the GMP facility to ensure compliance to GMP requirements and the company's Biologics control strategy.

Experience required:

• Experience and understanding of the requirements of Environmental Monitoring and associated GMP requirements.
• Degree in a scientific discipline (ideally Microbiology), plus significant industrial experience.

Interested? Or know someone who will be?

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you are interested in this role and require more information, please contact Elliott Howells on 0161 526 1903 or email

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The Department and Role

The University offers an education that is challenging, difficult, enabling and transformative. The Academic Quality Service supports this offering.

Reporting to the Deputy Academic Registrar (Quality Assurance and Academic Services), the Head of the Academic Quality Service provides leadership for the University's quality assurance and related functions, and leads a team of 20 staff. In this role, you will be responsible for the support of the University's Education Committee (and its sub-committees), running and analysing Durham's student surveys, managing student appeals and academic misconduct processes, and overseeing the development and maintenance of new programmes, apprenticeship and educational partnerships (including the national Common Awards partnership, working with the Church of England and Theological Educational Institute (TEIs) partners across England, Scotland and Wales).

Researching, preparing and writing detailed evidence-based reports, you will advise committees (e.g, Education Committee) and senior leaders (e.g. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education, Academic Registrar) within the institution. You will oversee the internal regulation of education, and be responsible for external engagement with key regulatory bodies as they relate to the oversight of education, and for the University's response to external review (QAA, TEF etc).

The Academic Quality Service is part of the Student & Academic Services Directorate. The Directorate provides a professional administrative support service to staff, students and potential students of Durham University. The Directorate - which also includes Student Registry, Student Immigration and Funding, and Student Recruitment and Admissions - sits within the Education Division, alongside the Careers and Enterprise Service and the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). The Education Division is led by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education

All of the services are based at the Palatine Centre in Durham City.

This role is available as maternity cover until 30 January 2026.

Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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New Appointments Group are excited to be working with a manufacturing company who are looking for an Import/Export Compliance Analyst on a 6 month temporary basis.

This role is mostly remote however candidates are expected to travel between sites in Daventry, Darlington or Huddersfield. (You will be on site every 2-3 weeks for projects)

Import/export experience is required or alternatively knowledge of supply chain such as transport, logistics or shipping. Advanced Excel knowledge is essential, as the data will be analysed via through extensive spreadsheets.

Manage and maintain controlled processes including: tariff code classification, record keeping, country of origin and preferential trade calculations.

Research and monitor import/export activity for all business units, local laws and procedures; gather, enter, and manages import/export data, prepares summaries for review

Gather all necessary documentation for import/export licenses; drafts applications for licenses and registrations; submits applications, including those with applicable benefits, upon review by Supervisor and monitors approval process with appropriate governmental contacts

Builds and maintains relationships with appropriate governmental organisations in the country of assignment

Manages brokers to ensure appropriate supporting documentation and consistent compliance with import/export regulations exists

Analyse import/export activities to ensure the business does not exceed limits or violate any restrictions on import/export activities

Compile data and updates metrics as requested

Analyse data and draw conclusions

Interact with Customs, Customs brokers and Customs service providers

Executes team processes as directed and provides input into process improvements related to immediate area of influence.

About you:

Knowledge of Trade Application

Drives results

Customer focused

Action orientated

This role pays £15.39ph and is Monday to Friday, 37.5hrs a week.

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Title: Director of Quality / QP
Location: North East
Salary: Highly competitive

SRG are currently working with a very well-established organisation, which leads technical innovations across the UK in different scientific sectors including pharmaceuticals and biologics. They are currently looking for a Director of Quality who can provide expertise and input in establishing an affective operating model, ensuring the company's reputation, credibility and ability to produce and supply a licenced products to customers all over the world. You will promote and integrate quality into every aspect of the business, including all QA programmes covering GMP to ensure all activities are full compliant.

The company;
This organisation is a leader in scientific innovation, mainly looking at providing scientific support around process, development and product improvement working across multiple sites. Founded in 2004, they have been behind some of the UK's biggest scientific innovations.

The Person;
As the Director of Quality, you will be responsible for all aspects of quality across multiple facilities overseeing QA, QC and Regs. You will be leading the team to ensure that the science is ground breaking, innovative and yet structured and within GMP and ISO. Communication is a vital part of your role as you will be working with internal and external stakeholders ensuring that all aspects of quality are adhered too. You will ideally be a Qualified Person, as you will need to provide QP verification requirements. Quick summery of the requirements for this role are;
- Fully qualified QP, across IMP or commercial.
- Fully capable of leading all aspects of quality across various internal and external departments.
- Innovative and outside the box thinker.
- Come with Pharmaceutical and/or Biologics experience.
- Knowledge of global regulations, and experience of dealing with the MHRA.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.
As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

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My client based in Hartlepool is looking for a Quality Technician to join their team on a temp to perm basis

The role is to work for a well established company who are in a position to offer a great progression route for any candidates who show a willingness to learn

Duties of the role:

• Product testing and releasing products
• Logging data both computerised and manually via paper logs
• Operating SAP - experience not essential but preferred
• Using testing equipment
• Collating results and reporting back to Quality Manager
• Housekeeping duties as and when required

Rate: £12.98 - £13.22ph

Hours: Full time, hours to rotate weekly

Week 1 - Mon-Fri, 6am-2pm

Week 2 - Mon-Thurs, 12pm-10pm

Role: Immediate start, temp to perm for the right candidate

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A client within the Public Sector based in the Northeast is currently recruiting for Building Control Officer to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to assist in the provision of the Building Regulation service ensuring the effective delivery of the statutory processes.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Pre Application advice and guidance
• Receipt, validation, administration and plan examination of applications for Building Regulation Approval, including applications submitted as part of the LABC Partner Authority Scheme.
• Site inspection of developments to determine building work carried out on site is compliant with Building Regulations and any other relevant Legislation.
• Processing of Initial Notices submitted by Approved Inspectors.
• Processing of consultations for all types of Building Regulation Applications.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require to have a HND in Surveying/Construction and/or

AssocRICS, ABEng or equivalent Professional Qualification.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

• Relevant up to date knowledge of all relevant Building Regulation Legislation in relation to Building Control services.
• Relevant up to date knowledge in relation to administering the Council's responsibilities relating to Dangerous Structures and Demolitions
• Ability to carryout site inspections to establish compliance with Building Regulations
• Ability to carryout investigations of alleged contraventions of the Building Regulations and take enforcement action where necessary
• Ability to carryout plan examination of submitted Building Regulation applications to determine compliance with Building Regulations and other relevant legislation.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering between £25 - £30 per hour Umbrella Ltd.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

Title: 2x Method Qualification Scientist (Bioanalysis)
Vacancy Type: 4 Month Temp (potential to extend to rolling contract)
Area: North East
Salary: Competitive

SRG is working on an exclusive partnership with a highly innovative biopharmaceutical partner.

They are looking for a short-term temp/contractor to come in and support the recombinant protein drug delivery programme, in the effort to develop recombinant protein-based vaccines. This role is looking for someone with solid experience working with qPCR, SEC-HPLC, ELISA and Western blot, and SDS PAGE assays.

The role is a critical part of the project and is looking for people to start as soon as possible. If you have developed assays in the above techniques and would like to work in a highly innovative company, get in touch.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To perform laboratory analyses and data analysis on starting materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Perform all Quality Control duties and tasks in accordance with relevant GMP guidelines.
• Perform method development and method qualification activities.
• Calibration and routine monitoring/maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Support the site Quality Management System including input into investigations and/or CAPAs.
• Utilise a range of techniques such as UV Absorption Spectrophotometry, SDS-PAGE, RP HPLC, SEC-HPLC, qPCR, ELISA etc.

Skills Required:

• Educated to a BSc, MSc or PhD level in a Scientific or Engineering related discipline.
• Possess technical expertise with SDS-PAGE, RP HPLC, SEC-HPLC, qPCR, ELISA and Western Blotting. Need at least 3 techniques from this list.
• Experience with DNA and RNA purification and scale up is essential.
• Method Development experience highly desired.
• GMP experience highly desired.
• Happy to hear from QC Scientists with the above experience.

Interested? Or know someone who will be?
SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary,

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