QC Officer

Role: Full-time, permanent

Location: Schimatari, Greece (free company bus provided from Athens / travel allowance)

Salary: Competitive + benefits

 

The Role:

We’re seeking a driven and analytical Quality Control Officer to take responsibility for supervising the quality control testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process, finished and semi-finished products and samples from stability studies. In addition to that, you’ll oversee the application of GMP/GLP requirements in all operations and areas within the Quality Control Laboratory

Your role will include:

• Supervise and coordinate the chemical analyses required for raw materials, packaging materials, finished and semi-finished goods commercial release testing and samples from the stability program.
• Plan on a daily basis the work for analysts and Sr.analysts to ensure full utilization of analysts and equipment time.
• Review the analyses results to ensure the results are in compliance with specifications and perform QC release.
• Prepare GMP/GLP documents e.g. SOPs, Specification and Method of Analysis, Certificate of Analysis etc.
• Support the training of laboratory personnel and mentor junior Analysts on testing, troubleshooting and Lab related items
• Direct troubleshooting of routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established procedures.
• Lead and/or support investigations resulting from OOS/OOE/OOT and Lab incidents, analyze and identify the root cause, and ensure their resolution with appropriate CAPAs.
• Initiate and document lab operations related change controls
• Overview the maintenance of all materials used in lab testing, such as standards, chromatography columns, solid and liquid reagents and solvents, consumables, etc.
• Ensure the replacement of all materials used in lab testing.
• Monitor the calibration and maintenance program of the equipment and informs respectively the QC Manager and the competent external partner.
• Check the operational status and reliability of laboratory equipment and report any operational problem to the QC Manager.
• Review technical reports, summaries and protocols.
• Oversee stability program management, stability sample management, preparation of all documentation related to stability studies (e.g. protocols, reports, sampling plans, etc.), the use and maintenance of stability chambers, coordination with commercial testing on test planning of stability samples (applicable to QC officer assigned as Stability lead)
• Support regulatory, third party, and internal audits when required.
• Follows and complies to all good practices (GMP, GDP), to the Quality Management System, regulatory requirements, internal processes and procedures, company guidelines, the corporate governance code, the Health Safety and Environment (EHS) procedures and good practices and all company policies and regulations, and actively contributes to their improvement.
• Ensures and protects data integrity in every action.

 

 

 

The Person:

• Considerable amount of progressive technical/operational leadership experience or equivalent
• Considerable amount of experience in the pharmaceutical cGMP environment
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or any relevant field
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Fluent in Greek & English

 

 

The Rewards:

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including 25 days’ holiday + national holidays, bonus scheme and free company bus service / travel allowance). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

 

How to Apply:

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 30/12/2025. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com

 

A Bit About Us:

Accord is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical and biosimilars companies in Europe, with one of the largest market footprints of any European generic company, selling medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This year, Accord has delivered the largest portfolio of medicines across Europe. This enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to support healthcare professionals to transform patients’ lives worldwide. Accord is agile and inventive in approach, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them.

 

Our brand-new European Hub in Greece is custom-built to cater to 27 European markets. Spanning 30,000 square metres across three floors, our Greece site is dedicated to warehousing, distribution, and test and release activities; all designed to the highest standards. As we continue to expand, we are excited to offer you the chance to join us from the ground up and pave your career path at Accord Greece. We are committed to fostering personal and professional growth by investing in tailored training and development programs. If you're ready to take your career to new heights with an inclusive and forward-thinking company, look no further – join us and let's make it even better together!