QA Associate

Proclinical; Bezirk Solothurn; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical is seeking a QA Associate III to join the Integrated Downstream Quality Operations team at a large-scale manufacturing facility. You will perform QA activities for downstream operations, review GMP documents, and support deviation management and equipment qualification.

The role requires collaboration with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Automation SMEs to ensure compliant, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Experience with QA activities including document reviews and deviations.
• Strong understanding of GMP standards in downstream manufacturing.
• Ability to collaborate across Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Automation SMEs.
• Familiarity with electronic batch records and quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA activities for downstream operations and GMP manufacturing to ensure product safety and purity.
• Review and approve GMP documents including procedures, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Sciences, Process Engineering, and Automation SMEs.
• Support monitoring and release activities for column packing/unpacking and chromatography.
• Ensure procedures are followed during GMP CAPEX and OPEX projects, shutdowns, or new product introductions.
• Participate in Quality On-Call duty rotation.
• Assist with batch record review and closure ahead of batch release.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Downstream manufacturing

QA processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Electronic batch records

Quality systems

Detail-oriented

On-call readiness

Job description

Join our client and play a key role in maintaining top-tier quality standards! If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for compliance, this could be your perfect opportunity.

Proclinical is seeking a QA Associate III to join the Integrated Downstream Quality Operations team at a large-scale manufacturing facility. In this role, you will focus on quality operations and engineering activities related to downstream manufacturing and equipment. This position involves ensuring compliance with GMP standards and supporting the production of safe, effective, and high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA activities for downstream operations, GMP manufacturing, and equipment to ensure product safety, efficacy, and purity.
• Review and approve GMP engineering and manufacturing documents, including procedures, work instructions, CAPAs, deviations, change controls, equipment work orders, P&IDs, qualification protocols, and calibration deviations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Manufacturing Sciences, Process Engineering, and Automation SMEs, during deviation management and investigations.
• Participate in monitoring and release activities for column packing/unpacking and chromatography processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures during downstream manufacturing operations and equipment controls, particularly during GMP CAPEX and OPEX projects such as shutdowns, construction, or new product introductions.
• Take part in the Quality On-Call duty rotation.
• Contribute to batch record review and closure in preparation for batch release.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Strong understanding of GMP standards and downstream manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quality assurance activities, including document review, deviation management, and equipment qualification.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with electronic batch records and quality systems is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations as needed.