Manufacturing Quality Associate

Parnell Manufacturing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parnell Veterinary Pharmaceuticals in Alexandria, Sydney, seeks an MQA to oversee manufacturing checks, sampling, and instrument calibration in a regulated setting. The role involves reviewing SOPs, performing AQL inspections, and supporting non-conforming investigations.

You will maintain the visual inspection library and assist with training inspectors, while adapting to shift work including evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Proactive, solutions-focused and enthusiastic in a regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify issues and decide timely actions.
• Excellent writing skills for quality documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of production/manufacturing checks (e.g., line clearances, AQLs).
• Ensure timely and accurate results reported to QA Manufacturing Manager.
• Operate and maintain instruments, esp. for temperature monitoring of samples/materials.
• Review MQA documentation such as SOPs.
• Conduct investigations for out-of-specifications/out-of-trend per procedures.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments; maintain lab housekeeping.
• Participate in cross-functional investigations to identify root causes.

Skills

cGMP/cGLP

Analytical testing

Documentation writing

Quality investigations

Education

BSc or equivalent degree majoring chemistry

Tools

Laboratory instruments management

Job description

Parnell is on an exciting growth trajectory and we're looking for a NPI Associate to join our New Product Introduction team, in our facility in Alexandria.

As an Manufacturing Quality Associate (MQA), you will conduct all aspects of the MQA responsibilities, which will include but not limited to line clearances, sampling of ancillary and packaging materials, AQL inspections, non-viable monitoring during batch manufacture, controlled label management, testing of Water For Injection (WFI)/Clean Steam (TOC, Conductivity, Nitrates), temperature monitoring of sample/material storage areas, along with seal integrity of finished products. The tasks will also include reviewing, reporting and trending of data.

The MQA team is also responsible for the maintenance for the visual inspection library, training new, and requalifying current inspectors.

Due to the nature of our business, this person will be requested to be flexible in their approach to work, including but not limited to completing morning, afternoon and evening shifts along with weekends as and when required.

This role reports to the MQA Team Leader.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Perform all aspects of the production/manufacturing checks as required (e.g. line clearances, AQLs - as listed above)

Ensure timely and accurate results are reported to the QA Manufacturing Manager

Competence in the operation and maintenance of instruments especially in relation to temperature monitoring of samples/materials

Reviewing of MQA related documentation such as SOP's

Conduct out of specification and out of trend investigations in accordance with Parnell procedures

Conducting scheduled in-house instrument calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting of instrument issues and laboratory housekeeping

Participate in multifunctional investigations to drive to root cause of any incidents

Prepare and send samples to be sent to external laboratories for testing

ABOUT YOU

You're a proactive, solutions-focused and enthusiastic who takes pride in your work and thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment. You bring:

BSc or equivalent degree majoring chemistry or a related discipline

Minimum 1 years’ experience in analytical testing within a similar field in the pharmaceutical industry (human or veterinary)

A highly developed competence in cGMP/cGLP

Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to identify potential issues while making timely and accurate decisions

Strong writing skills relevant to quality documents and reports

WHY PARNELL?

We're not your average pharmaceutical company. Parnell is a globally operating animal health business on an upward trajectory and we're building the team that will take us there.

You'll matter here. As part of a close-knit, high-performing team, your contributions directly shape outcomes for the animals and customers we serve.

You'll be part of something meaningful, delivering animal health solutions that make a real, measurable difference to our customer's success.

You'll work alongside people who share your commitment to Professionalism, Excellence, Teamwork, and Safety and Sterility.

WHO ARE WE?

Parnell Veterinary Pharmaceuticals is a globally operating animal health company with a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Alexandria, Sydney, a facility in Menomonie, WI, and a dynamic corporate hub in Kansas City driving commercial operations, sales, marketing, digital technology, and corporate services.

We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of animal health partnering with veterinarians, producers, and pet parents to deliver innovative, differentiated solutions that create real, measurable improvements. Bold ideas and continuous improvement aren't just welcomed here, they're expected!

Parnell is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.