Data Reviewer II

Curia Global, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid training

Education reimbursement

401K program

Learning platform

Job summary

Curia Global, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Data Reviewer III for an onsite night shift in Rensselaer, NY. The role focuses on reviewing raw data from analytical methods (HPLC, GC, KF, etc.), ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, and adherence to cGMP.

You will guide analysts, support QA initiatives, and ensure data meet Curia's standards, with opportunities to influence quality systems transformation and regulatory exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• 5–8 years in QC operations or relevant industrial experience.
• Experience in cGMP or GLP pharmaceutical environments.
• Preferred: experience in commercial QC laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Review data generated from analytical instrumentation (GC, HPLC/UHPLC, IR, DSC, UV-Vis, Karl-Fischer, etc.).
• Perform technical data review of raw data for regulatory compliance and data integrity.
• Approve electronic data and signatures per SOPs; ensure traceability and GDP procedures.

Skills

GC & HPLC

Data review

cGMP compliance

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Science or Pharmacy

Tools

GC

HPLC/UHPLC

IR

DSC

UV-Vis

Karl-Fischer

Dissolution

Job description

Quality Control Data Reviewer III - Onsite position in Rensselaer, NY - Night shift

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients.At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Our Rensselaer site is undergoing a crucial quality transformation. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly visible project, re-engineer quality systems from the ground up, and gain unmatched regulatory exposure.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

The Quality Control Data Reviewer III is an integral part of the Curia team and is responsible for supporting manufacturing department and external customers. The routine functions of the laboratory are testing of raw materials, in-process, end product, and stability samples. The principal responsibility of this role is the review and approval of primary analytical data according to cGMP guidelines. The QC Data Reviewer will be expected to review analytical data including HPLC, KF, USP testing for compliance and completeness against established SOPs, methods and procedures. This position will also support QA initiatives when necessary and collaborate with laboratory personnel to review data per cGMP compliance and data integrity. The Reviewer should incorporate sound judgement, critical thinking, and cGMP principles to ensure the integrity of the data meet acceptable quality standards. In addition, the Reviewer will provide appropriate guidance to analysts, supervisors, and quality personnel to promote compliance for our customers.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer-focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review data generated from various analytical instrumentation including but not limited to Gas Chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC), Infrared spectroscopy (IR), Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), UV-Vis, Karl-Fischer auto titrator, Optical rotation, Dissolution, etc.
• The review entails a technical data review of the raw data generated for various compendial testing (such as USP/NF, EP, JP, etc.) as well as Curia In-house and client methodologies for various client projects to ensure data accuracy, completeness and integrity
• Perform electronic review and signatures while reviewing electronic data
• Verify for traceability of samples, standards, reagents, instruments etc.
• Verify the usage logbook, calibration of instruments and shelf life of standards and reagents used are current and GDP procedures are followed
• Verify calculations associated with testing are correctly done per procedures
• Responsible to escape OOS’s identified in data review to the QC and QA leadership
• Verify chromatography associated with the testing does not include any trial injections
• Promptly ensure the corrections identified from the data review are addressed per approved procedures
• Format and review Stability summary tables, Stability Protocols for accuracy and compliance with current Curia formats
• Enter data into Stability summary tables. Perform tracking and trending of data as requested. Compile data and provide data summaries to management
• Ensure all tests are per cGMP compliance and in compliance with the company’s standard operating procedures
• Provide support on QA initiatives (Investigations, change controls etc.) when necessary
• Ensure the testing data received from external labs are reviewed per site procedures
• Ensure any manual integrations in chromatography is appropriately authorized by QC leadership
• Provide training to new hires as needed. Attend internal and external training on related subjects, cGMP compliance and data integrity, new techniques and procedures
• Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business

Education, experience, certification and licensures

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science, Pharmacy or equivalent
• Minimum 5-8 years' in QC operations or relevant industrial experience
• Experience working in cGMP or GLP pharmaceutical industry environment

Preferred

• Experience in commercial QC laboratories

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Chemical Hygiene training
• Working knowledge and understanding of various analytical instrumentation including but not limited to Gas Chromatography (GC), High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC), Infrared spectroscopy (IR), Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), UV-Vis, Karl-Fischer auto titrator, Optical rotation, Dissolution, etc.
• Understand and interpret complex analytical techniques such as Method Validation, Method Transfer, Method Verification, Stability testing methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervision
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects independently
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, operations and tasks
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and instrument manufacture-based systems
• Knowledgeable in FDA GMPs (21 CFR, 211, 820, and/or 600); ISO 9001 and 13485

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel as classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

Pay Range: $84,000-$104,800/year

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.