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# Associate QA

- **Company:** Orion Group
- **Location:** Breda, Netherlands
- **Salary:** €3,676.0 - €3,869.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Digital Technology, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/job/nl6a8e4f34a16d5a000a78f14c531b67d1/eaa

## About the Role

* MBO, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or related field. Or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience, typically, three or more years of related Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
 * Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and/or Good Distribution Practice (GDP) knowledge with the ability to interpret and apply in mainly routine cases.
 * Fluent in English language, both verbal and written.
 * Complete work in accordance with established procedures and practices.
 * Ability to identify roadblocks for job completion and effectively escalate for resolution.
 * Ability to work with digital systems, such as an ERP system (SAP).
 * Effective communication skills at multiple levels and areas (inside and outside of Quality).
 * Good attention to detail and sufficient writing skills.
 * Team player, constructively working together towards solutions.

## Description

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for an Associate QA for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with a high possibility of extension.
What will you do
As CW Associate QA, you will be part of the Incoming Quality Assurance team, where you will be mainly responsible for sampling, inspection, review, and release of incoming materials, before these are used in labelling and packaging operations.
Main Responsibilities of the role

 * Ensure that all incoming materials meet procedural requirements for release, thereby upholding high standards for Quality and Compliance.
 * Execute sampling, inspection, review, and release of incoming materials: printed and non-printed packaging components.
 * Collect data and initiate follow up with internal stakeholders and/or suppliers of our client to resolve issues.
 * Perform additional sampling and inspection of components as needed.
 * Perform damage inspection on received components as needed.
 * Provide QA oversight for the receiving component process.


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