Quality Assurance Associate

Description:

Responsibilities:

Works independently to provide quality assurance oversight of any area assigned where the business is responsible for adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) including Quality Control Systems and areas.

Demonstrates a high level of independent judgment and discretion in the timely identification, investigation and resolution of events impacting the Quality of products and processes.

Quality oversight responsibilities include ensuring adherence to SOPs and requirements, proper change control, corrective action and preventive action plans (CAPA)/Deviation management, impact assessments for changes to equipment and processes, risk management, and ensuring documentation and investigations meet all requirements.

With autonomy and authority, makes difficult decisions with little time for deliberation which may have a direct impact on active manufacturing operations, the release of equipment, systems, or areas.

Responsible for providing quality oversight to the change management system for complex Minor and/or Major classified Change Controls.

This includes providing plan creation oversight, verifying that changes adhere to local SOPs and regulatory compliance and ensuring communication/escalation of potential issues of broader impact to the business.

Performs independent technical review of documentation during and post-execution of cGMP activities.

Ensures all specifications are met and that applicable requirements are completed and acceptable.

Ensures all issues/documentation associated with each process in assigned area have been resolved and approved prior to release to the next step and are compliant with cGMPs and SOPs and current manufacturing regulations and site procedures.

Analyzes and reports findings to appropriate departments.




Skills:

Some Team Lead and/or Supervisory experience.

Attention to detail, good organizational and interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skill.

Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.

Ability to work effectively and to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, and Excel) programs and associated computer programs.

Knowledge of SAP.

Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems, methods, and procedures.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Awareness and understanding of Manufacturing processes.  




Education:

Bachelors decgree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Education: High School