Chemical/Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance (NIGHTS)

cardinalhealth; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

401k plan

Flexible spending accounts

MyFlexPay access

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Quality Assurance professional in Albuquerque, NM to support CGMP-compliant product release, documentation, and process controls. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and adherence to regulatory requirements while handling night shifts (approximately 9pm–9am, Sun–Fri).

Ideal candidates will have a BS degree, 0-2 years in a regulated environment, and comfort with quality investigations, CAPA, and risk-based decision making.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to perform investigations and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of CGMP/21 CFR requirements.
• Experience with quality metrics and data interpretation.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and educate others.

Responsibilities

• Review CGMP documentation related to product release, facilities, equipment, controls, and packaging.
• Establish and report quality metrics for products and processes.
• Ensure manufacturing complies with CGMP requirements.
• Maintain quality documentation controls and archival practices.
• Collaborate with operations to drive the quality system and CGMP adherence.
• Oversee product release activities per CGMP standards.
• Report quality system issues to the regional QA lead and escalate discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Root cause analysis

Investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Night shift adaptability

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree

Job description

What Quality Assurance contributes to Cardinal Health:

Quality Assurance is responsible for developing and implementing a compliant and cost effective quality system that assures products and services are reliable, safe and effective.

• Demonstrates knowledge of quality systems and approaches.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the relevant regulations, standards and operating procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform investigations / root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the requirements and has the ability to perform gap assessments to those requirements.
• Demonstrates an understanding of quality concepts such as: cost of quality, analytical metrics and / or statistics, trending, quality planning, validation, CAPA and problem solving.
• Works cross-functionally and has the ability to interpret the requirements as well as educate and influence others on those requirements.

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance; may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Accountabilities in this role:

• Quality Assurance responsibilities include but are not limited to CGMP documentation review related to product release, facilities and equipment, material controls, laboratory controls, packaging and labeling, and production & process controls.
• Establish and report metrics related products and processes as deemed necessary by the RQM.
• Ensure the site manufactures products to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 212 (CGMP)
• Responsible for the quality of documentation (control, retention, and archival) to support CGMP activities
• Engage and collaboration with operations department to drive quality system and CGMP requirements
• Responsible for product release activities per CGMP requirements
• Responsible for reporting quality system issues to the regional RQM. This includes timely escalation of discrepancies upon identification.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree preferred
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills required
• 0-2 years’ experience in a regulated environment preferred
• Pharmaceutical or medical device experience a plus
• ISO experience a plus
• Quality Assurance background preferred
• Lifting: Frequent lifting between 50-75 lbs
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time; Ability to focus on tasks ; Ability to evaluate operating conditions ; Ability to exercise sound judgment Personal Protective Equipment
• Must be able to work night shift. roughly 9pm – 9am (give or take a few hours – 8 hour shift) Sunday - Friday

The primary work environment consists of a pharmacy which must be kept clean, orderly, properly lighted and maintained in optimum operating condition. Employees handle radioactive materials and are exposed to very low amounts of radiation that are deemed safe by current standards. The facility is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory group. Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and he/she will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Anticipated salary range:$68,500- $88,020

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 12/2/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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