Controlled Substance Specialist 3rd Shift

QuVa Pharma, Inc.; Sugar Land, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401k retirement program with company  

Paid time off

Job summary

Quva is seeking a Controlled Substance Specialist for the 3rd shift at our Sugar Land, TX site. The role focuses on management and compliance of Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals from receipt to finished product. It requires strong DEA knowledge and cross-functional collaboration to maintain GDP and SOP adherence.

The position is on-site, safety-sensitive, with a 10:00 PM–6:30 AM schedule, Monday through Friday. Training and ongoing certification are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience in project management, operations, regulatory compliance and/or pharmaceutical experience.
• 1-2 years relevant experience with Controlled Substances and knowledge of DEA regulations.
• Working knowledge of DEA regulatory requirements as well as all applicable SOPs.
• Ability to communicate compliance requirements.
• Ability to influence and persuade peers on cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Ensures procedures are established, maintained and followed to prevent, detect and investigate the diversion of Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals.
• Monitors daily use to assure compliance with DEA regulations and safety requirements.
• Updates SOPs, investigates variances and executes change controls to support compliance objectives.
• Maintains records of all movements of Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals.
• Prepares and maintains 222 Forms for transfer of Schedule II substances.
• Performs regular inventories and ensures accurate stock records.
• Assists in training site personnel on compliant handling of substances.
• Collaborates with Quality, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Pharmacy Services to meet plant objectives.

Skills

DEA regulations

Communication

Time-management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP software INFOR

Job description

Controlled Substance Specialist 3rd Shift

Job Category: Site Operations

Requisition Number: CONTR006089

• Posted : September 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

TX - Sugar Land 1075
1075 W Park One Dr #100
Sugar Land, TX 77478, USA

Description

The Controlled Substance Specialist position is responsible for the Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals at the site from the point of receipt of the materials, throughout the process and to the point of receipt of the finished product by the customer. This includes leading the development & maintenance of an environment that is committed to compliance with DEA regulations for the handling of Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time role for our 3rd Shift, working Monday through Friday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. This is a set, consistent schedule and based on site in our Sugar Land, Texas location. This is a safety sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws.

What the Job Controlled Substance Specialist Does Each Day:

• Ensures procedures are established, maintained and followed to prevent, detect and investigate the diversion of Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals
  Maintains records of every movement of Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals from the point they are received by the company until they are received by the designated recipient
• Monitors the daily use of Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals throughout the process to assure people and processes are in a continuous state of compliance with DEA regulations, company policies and procedures and safety requirements
• Updates department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), investigates variances, and executes change controls to support compliance objectives
  Establishes & maintains cooperative cross-functional relationships with peers in other departments including Quality, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Pharmacy Services to meet plant objectives
• Completes in-process checks & verifications of Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals in alignment with Standard Operating Procedures
  Reviews documentation, such as batch records, to ensure recording of processes, logs, and accounting of materials is in compliance with policies, procedures, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Prepares, executes, and maintains Order Forms (222) for each transfer of Schedule II Controlled Substances
• Initiates Notices of Events (NOE) and investigates Deviations, and takes appropriate corrective action to eliminate non-compliant conditions and to prevent recurrence
  Performs and records regular inventories to ensure complete and accurate records of all stocks on hand
• Establishes procedures and work instructions in compliance with regulatory, site, and corporate requirement
• Assists in developing training programs & assures site level training is conducted with the objective that people are able to handle Controlled Substances and List 1 Chemicals in a compliant manner
• Partners with cross-functional teams to review operational performance, and drive improvement through the initiation and execution of corrective and preventive actions and change control assignments for equipment, documentation, or processes
• Frequent physical transfer of bulk materials and cased finished good products to and from controlled substance storage locations

Our Most Successful Controlled Substance Specialist have / are:

• Working knowledge of DEA regulatory requirements as well as all applicable SOPs
• Working knowledge of safety standards, and their application, to continuously improve the safety culture and metrics
• Ability to communicate compliance requirements
• Ability to influence and persuade peers on cross-functional teams, and resolve conflicts with peers
• Prioritizes and plans work activities based upon priorities and criticality of issues
• Maintains attention to detail
• Demonstrated Time-Management skills
• Defines performance goals and measures performance against the objectives
• Effectively partner with cross-functional teams
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ERP software, INFOR a plus

Minimum Requirements for this Role:

• 1-2 years relevant experience to include Project Management, operations, regulatory compliance and/or pharmaceutical experience
• 1-2 years relevant experience working with Controlled Substances and knowledge of DEA regulations
• Working knowledge of DEA regulatory requirements as well as all applicable SOPs
• Working knowledge of safety standards, and their application, to continuously improve the safety culture and metrics
• Ability to communicate compliance requirements
• Ability to influence and persuade peers on cross-functional teams, and resolve conflicts with peers

Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a regulated cGMP environment

Benefits of Working at Quva:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

About Quva:

Quva provides industry-leading health-system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing services and AI-based data software solutions that help power the business of pharmacy.Quva Pharma’s multiple production facilities and industry-first dedicated remote distribution capabilities provide ready-to-administer sterile injectable medicines critical to patient care. Quva BrightStreampartners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data across their sites of care, and through proprietary machine learning, transforms data into actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, script capture, inventory management, drug shortage control, and more. Quva’s overall progressive and integrated platform helps health-systems transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value and deliver highest-quality patient care.

Quva is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. Quva's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with Quva is “at will.”

Incumbents will be required to successfully complete in house certification programs.

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

Preferred

Previous experience working with controlled substances, preferred

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