• Dynamic, Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment
• Progressive and Far-Reaching Career Opportunities
• Full Training is Provided on the Job and Development Support is Ongoing
• 12 Month Contract Position – Auckland, NZ Location
• Morning or Late shift (8hours a day) preferences Monday to Friday– Free On-Site Parking

About Slade Health:
Slade Health, a division of ICON Group, is one of Australia’s largest providers of sterile compounding services, including chemotherapy, analgesics, antibiotics and TPN products.

Slade Health supplies over one million infusions per annum to more than 200 hospital partners via its five compounding facilities. Currently, we have an exciting opportunity for a 12-month position within the organisation in New Zealand.

Slade Health New Zealand:
Slade Health is a new world-class Medsafe licensed compounding facility capable of producing chemotherapy, antibiotics, analgesics, and nutritional products.

Slade Health supplies compounded products for public hospitals in NewZealand, which represent approximately 40% of New Zealand’s cancer patients.

About the role:
As an integral member of the Quality team, the Quality Associate Releaser will report to the Site Quality Manager and work closely with Operations to ensure that Avondale’s compounding center operates in compliance with regulatory and GMP requirements and that the products compounded are released to the highest quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your current skill set and support the Quality processes we have in place. This is a 12 month contract position working a minimum of 80 hours a fortnight.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to.

• Releasing of compounded batches.
• Participate in investigation and root cause analysis of non-conformances, supplier, and customer complaints.
• Participating in risk assessment, change control, validation, internal audits, document reviews, CAPA, and recall activities.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to complete action items related to the above.
• Conducting and coordinating training on Quality procedures and requirements.

In addition, you may support the team with Environmental Monitoring activities and perform quality assessments quarantined incoming goods as required.
  
You will drive ongoing continuous improvement in Quality performance across the site and the business. This means identifying key areas of focus and implementing improvements to raise compliance and efficiency and engaging with stakeholders to promote the Quality culture.

What we are looking for:

• Work history in a GMP-compliant, sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Experience in the development and application of Quality Systems and continuous quality improvement
• Experience with regulators of pharmaceutical manufacture (eg TGA, Medsafe)
• Competency in common IT software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio)
• Competent in time and task management
• Preferable - tertiary qualification in a Science discipline

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality is paramount. You will have a proactive approach, exceptional communication skills and be a strong leader/role model.
  
How to apply:
If you think you have the skills we are looking for, then we want to hear from you!  Please apply by clicking on the link below – a covering letter and resume must be attached.
  
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