QA Officer Analytical Services

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We are looking for a QA Officer – Analytical Services who is quality-driven, collaborative, and solution-oriented to join our QA Analytical Services team, based at our UCB campus located in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

About the role

In this role, you are going to ensure quality oversight of analytical laboratory operations, guaranteeing compliance with global regulations and UCB standards. You will play a key role in maintaining a strong Quality Control environment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring analytical systems and processes remain robust, compliant, and efficient across the Braine site.

Who you will work with

You will work closely with Quality Control teams, QA colleagues, and cross-functional stakeholders supporting laboratory operations. You will collaborate with internal experts and external partners to ensure compliance, drive quality culture, and support inspections, audits, and continuous improvement activities across the organization.

What you will do

You will ensure quality oversight of laboratory operations in line with procedures and global regulatory requirements

You will be responsible for maintaining compliance of QC systems, processes, and analytical activities

You will manage deviations, investigations, change controls, and audit readiness activities

You will drive continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, Six Sigma) across QA and QC processes

You will support inspections and audits, providing expertise and ensuring readiness at all times

You will coach stakeholders on Quality Management Systems and promote a strong quality mindset

Interested?

For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills

Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field

Strong experience in analytical techniques and GxP (FDA, EMA, ICH) regulations

Proven experience with Quality Management Systems and auditing

Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives

Excellent communication skills in English and French

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and project management capabilities

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

 

Requisition ID: 93588

Recruiter: Joachim Cemolin

Hiring Manager: Aurèle Lonfils

Talent Partner: Sandrine Eelbo

Job Level: SA I

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