Quality Assurance Assistant

Quality Assurance Assistant – Fixed TermAt Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 125,000 employees.Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.Our values guide how we work:We Care for our patients, each other, and our communitiesWe Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence togetherWe Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovationAt our Huthwaite plant in the UK, we specialize in the production of high-quality HD liquid concentrate in canisters and bulk containers, as well as the manufacturing of Citrosteril disinfectants, essential components in dialysis therapy. With a dedicated team of approximately 20 full-time employees, our facility plays an important role in supporting Fresenius Medical Care’s global mission to improve the lives of patients with kidney disease. By combining advanced manufacturing practices with strict quality standards, we help ensure safe and effective dialysis treatments worldwide. Join our passionate team and be part of this global impactWe are seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis until August 2026. This role supports the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions to maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Medical Device Regulations, and ISO standards. You will assist with documentation, data management, sample coordination, and laboratory support tasks that ensure consistent product quality and effective operation of QA/QC systems.This is a full-time, fixed term role until August 2026 on-site based at our Head Office in Huthwaite – Nottinghamshire.Your Responsibilities:Maintain and manage quality documentation, records, and controlled documents in compliance with ISO standards and company procedures.Support batch documentation preparation and archiving for product release.Ensure laboratory logs, calibration records, and stock control are audit-ready.Assist with tracking and closing non-conformances, deviations, and CAPAs.Enter and update data in quality systems and compile QA/QC metrics for review.Provide administrative support for audits and quality-related activities.Maintain training records and assist with sample coordination and reporting.Participate in risk assessments and process improvement initiatives.Adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Data Protection requirements.Perform other duties as directed by the QA Manager or QA/QC Systems Coordinator.Your Profile:Ideally have experience in Quality Assurance, with exposure to manufacturing or laboratory environmentsBasic understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and GMP principlesStrong attention to detail and accuracy in record keepingOrganized and able to manage multiple tasks under supervisionReliable, conscientious, and good communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Familiarity with quality management or document control systems advantageousUnderstanding laboratories or production processes is a plusWillingness to learn and develop within QA/QCFlexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentOur Offer for you:There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have - all dedicated to your professional journey.Whether in front of or behind the scenes - you are helping to make ever better medicine available to more and more people around the worldIndividual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional developmentA corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking - to find the best solution together, not the quickest oneA large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experienceThe benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium-sized companyWe offer a salary of £28,154 alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:Company Pension SchemeLife Assurance33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with serviceHealth Shield - Company paid health cash planLong Service Vouchers Cycle to Work Schemebhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and CounsellorsBlue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high streetQuality Assurance Assistant posts will be subject to a Basic DBS DisclosureFresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer