QA/ QC Associate (Pharmaceutical)

AdientOne LLC
Rockville, MD, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$56,160.0 - $62,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Integrity Document Management Systems Microsoft Office Data Analytics

Job description

  • The Manufacturing Specialist is a key technical contributor responsible for process optimizations, manufacturing troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives to ensure Manufacturing consistently produces quality product.
  • This role sits at the intersection of operational excellence, quality, training & development, and MSAT supporting efficient, compliant, and ever improving operations.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cGMP compliance, quality event investigation, lean production methodologies, and process technology to drive reliability in operations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties: Process Improvement & Optimization

  • Identify and implement continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies to improve and stabilize yield, efficiency, and process success.
  • Partner with MS&T and Process Development to monitor process performance to identify data driven solutions and enhancements.
  • Support technology transfer, process scale-up, and process validation to ensure smooth transitions into manufacturing.
  • Partner with MS&T and Engineering to optimize equipment utilization, automation strategies, and data analytics for real time adjustments and support. Compliance & Manufacturing Support
  • Conduct timely batch record reviews and deviation investigations, ensuring long term resolution of documentation/instructional issues.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for process deviations, nonconformance’s, and quality issues.
  • Work close with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure documentation supports data integrity & good documentation practices (GDP) incompliance with FDA, EMA, guidelines.

Training and Documentation Management

Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and documentation systems for manufacturing compliance and process improvements.

  • Partner with MS&T and Training to conduct training programs for manufacturing staff to ensure adherence to cGMP, process guidelines, and quality requirements.
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure employees remain qualified and up to date on process and compliance expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant Science or Engineering discipline preferred.

  • Minimum 3 years working within industry. Strong technical writing capabilities a plus.
  • Experience within cell/gene therapies, biologics, and/or cGMP regulated environment preferred
  • Knowledge of process improvement and lean methodologies preferred.
  • Ability to interpret and present complex scientific data in a clear and concise manner.
  • Proficient in Microsoft office suite and document management systems. Strong organizational and project management skills., * Do you have Bachelor’s degree in relevant Science or Engineering discipline ?
  • Do you have experience within cell/gene therapies, biologics, and/or cGMP regulated environment?
  • Do you have a minimum of 3 years working within pharma industry?

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