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Quality Control Officer
2026-03-31T20:07:40+00:00
Norwest Recruitment
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FULL_TIME
Smithfield, Sydney NSW
Sydney NSW
2000
Australia
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations
AUD
MONTH
2026-04-09T17:00:00+00:00
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About The Company:

We are partnering with a growing GMP pharmaceutical manufacturer producing vitamins, fish oils and complementary medicines supplied to major national retailers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA/QC professional seeking long-term stability within a regulated medication manufacturing environment.

About The Role:

As a QA/QC Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring all raw materials, in-process goods and finished products meet GMP pharmaceutical standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong laboratory, production floor and documentation experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Quality Testing & Analysis
  • Perform physical and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process bulk, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Conduct microbiological sampling in collaboration with external microbiology labs.
  • Carry out stability testing as required to evaluate product performance over time, including sample storage and periodic testing (appearance, pH, and other critical parameters).
  • Execute equipment calibration and verification as required (pH meters, viscometers, balances) according to established procedures.
  • Maintain laboratory housekeeping standards, ensuring a clean, safe, and organised work space, including proper storage of chemicals and consumables.
  1. Production Support & In-Process Control
  • Collaborate with production teams to conduct in-process checks, including sampling and testing bulk product as required.
  • Monitor filling operations for fill weight/volume accuracy, correct packaging, and proper labelling.
  • Investigate and resolve quality deviations or non-conformances on the production floor, escalating issues when necessary.
  1. Raw Material & Incoming Goods Inspection
  • Sample raw materials upon receipt, verifying compliance with established specifications before release to production.
  • Work with procurement to manage supplier quality by reviewing Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and communicating any discrepancies or quality concerns.
  1. Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate records of all QC activities, including test results, deviations, corrective actions, and other quality documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 22716 regulations.
  • Prepare and review SOPs, batch records, and CoAs to support regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in internal and external audits, providing data and documentation as required.
  1. Safety & Regulatory Adherence
  • Follow and enforce workplace health and safety guidelines, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals.
  • Report potential safety hazards or quality concerns promptly and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.
  1. Audit Management and Support
  • Manage internal and external audits, ensuring all processes are audit-ready.
  • Support regulatory, customer, and certification audit teams by providing documentation and clarifications.

About You

  • Proven experience in GMP pharmaceutical, medication or complementary medicine manufacturing
  • Strong all-round QA/QC experience
  • Experience with physical, chemical and microbiological testing
  • Degree in Science, Food Science or related discipline
  • Experience working in regulated manufacturing (essential)
  • Exposure to edible oils or vitamin manufacturing highly regarded
  • Strong documentation and audit capability
  • Mandarin and English language skills highly desirable
  • Hands-on, detail-focused and proactive approach

What's on Offer:

  • Salary of up to $100,000 + Super
  • Long Term Growth and development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Perform physical and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process bulk, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Conduct microbiological sampling in collaboration with external microbiology labs.
  • Carry out stability testing as required to evaluate product performance over time, including sample storage and periodic testing (appearance, pH, and other critical parameters).
  • Execute equipment calibration and verification as required (pH meters, viscometers, balances) according to established procedures.
  • Maintain laboratory housekeeping standards, ensuring a clean, safe, and organised work space, including proper storage of chemicals and consumables.
  • Collaborate with production teams to conduct in-process checks, including sampling and testing bulk product as required.
  • Monitor filling operations for fill weight/volume accuracy, correct packaging, and proper labelling.
  • Investigate and resolve quality deviations or non-conformances on the production floor, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Sample raw materials upon receipt, verifying compliance with established specifications before release to production.
  • Work with procurement to manage supplier quality by reviewing Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and communicating any discrepancies or quality concerns.
  • Maintain accurate records of all QC activities, including test results, deviations, corrective actions, and other quality documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 22716 regulations.
  • Prepare and review SOPs, batch records, and CoAs to support regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in internal and external audits, providing data and documentation as required.
  • Follow and enforce workplace health and safety guidelines, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals.
  • Report potential safety hazards or quality concerns promptly and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.
  • Manage internal and external audits, ensuring all processes are audit-ready.
  • Support regulatory, customer, and certification audit teams by providing documentation and clarifications.
  • Strong all-round QA/QC experience
  • Experience with physical, chemical and microbiological testing
  • Strong documentation and audit capability
  • Mandarin and English language skills highly desirable
  • Hands-on, detail-focused and proactive approach
  • Proven experience in GMP pharmaceutical, medication or complementary medicine manufacturing
  • Experience working in regulated manufacturing (essential)
  • Exposure to edible oils or vitamin manufacturing highly regarded
bachelor degree
12
JOB-69cc298ca2f10

Vacancy title:
Quality Control Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Norwest Recruitment

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 9 2026

Duty Station:
Smithfield, Sydney NSW | Sydney NSW

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About The Company:

We are partnering with a growing GMP pharmaceutical manufacturer producing vitamins, fish oils and complementary medicines supplied to major national retailers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA/QC professional seeking long-term stability within a regulated medication manufacturing environment.

About The Role:

As a QA/QC Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring all raw materials, in-process goods and finished products meet GMP pharmaceutical standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong laboratory, production floor and documentation experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Quality Testing & Analysis
  • Perform physical and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process bulk, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Conduct microbiological sampling in collaboration with external microbiology labs.
  • Carry out stability testing as required to evaluate product performance over time, including sample storage and periodic testing (appearance, pH, and other critical parameters).
  • Execute equipment calibration and verification as required (pH meters, viscometers, balances) according to established procedures.
  • Maintain laboratory housekeeping standards, ensuring a clean, safe, and organised work space, including proper storage of chemicals and consumables.
  1. Production Support & In-Process Control
  • Collaborate with production teams to conduct in-process checks, including sampling and testing bulk product as required.
  • Monitor filling operations for fill weight/volume accuracy, correct packaging, and proper labelling.
  • Investigate and resolve quality deviations or non-conformances on the production floor, escalating issues when necessary.
  1. Raw Material & Incoming Goods Inspection
  • Sample raw materials upon receipt, verifying compliance with established specifications before release to production.
  • Work with procurement to manage supplier quality by reviewing Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and communicating any discrepancies or quality concerns.
  1. Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate records of all QC activities, including test results, deviations, corrective actions, and other quality documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 22716 regulations.
  • Prepare and review SOPs, batch records, and CoAs to support regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in internal and external audits, providing data and documentation as required.
  1. Safety & Regulatory Adherence
  • Follow and enforce workplace health and safety guidelines, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals.
  • Report potential safety hazards or quality concerns promptly and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.
  1. Audit Management and Support
  • Manage internal and external audits, ensuring all processes are audit-ready.
  • Support regulatory, customer, and certification audit teams by providing documentation and clarifications.

About You

  • Proven experience in GMP pharmaceutical, medication or complementary medicine manufacturing
  • Strong all-round QA/QC experience
  • Experience with physical, chemical and microbiological testing
  • Degree in Science, Food Science or related discipline
  • Experience working in regulated manufacturing (essential)
  • Exposure to edible oils or vitamin manufacturing highly regarded
  • Strong documentation and audit capability
  • Mandarin and English language skills highly desirable
  • Hands-on, detail-focused and proactive approach

What's on Offer:

  • Salary of up to $100,000 + Super
  • Long Term Growth and development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Australia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, April 9 2026
Duty Station: Smithfield, Sydney NSW | Sydney NSW
Posted: 31-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 31-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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