Document Control Specialist

Tunnell Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Tunnell Consulting is seeking a Document Control Specialist for a contract role based in the greater Boston area. The position focuses on administering GMP documentation, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining controlled records throughout their lifecycle.

Work is onsite for a 3-month project at ~24 hours per week, with 40–55 USD per hour based on experience, and collaboration with QA, Manufacturing, and support teams. Local candidates only; prior GMP-regulated experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of document control, records management, administrative, or pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Issue, track, and reconcile controlled paper documents.
• Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and proper formatting.
• Maintain document logs, archives, and filing systems.
• Distribute controlled copies of SOPs, forms, batch records, and other GMP documents.
• Retrieve and archive documents according to retention requirements.
• Ensure obsolete documents are removed from circulation and properly archived.
• Support document revisions, approvals, and document change activities.
• Assist with audits and inspections by locating and providing requested documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of controlled records.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other departments to support documentation needs.

Job description

Tunnell Consulting is an employee-owned, life sciences management consulting firm. Known for solving complex problems in the life sciences, we support the mission and objectives of a variety organizations including biotech, pharma, the U.S. Government, foundations, public/private partnerships, investors, and emerging companies. The variety of clients and issues that we support give our team and our organization an ever-increasing breadth of experience to add to our deep industry and functional expertise. Headquartered in the Philadelphia area, we also have a presence in Washington DC, and Boston.

Tunnell Consulting looks for top consultants on behalf of our Pharmaceutical/Biotech clients. Currently, one of our client’s needs a Document Control Specialist. This is a contract position. Estimated 3 month project with potential for extension, 3 days a week (24 hours/week). All work to be completed onsite. Our client is based in the greater Boston, MA area. Local candidates only.

Title: Document Control Specialist

Position Summary

The Document Control Specialist is responsible for the administration, control, distribution, filing, and archival of GMP documentation. This role supports compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements by ensuring that all controlled paper documents are accurate, complete, and properly maintained throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue, track, and reconcile controlled paper documents.
• Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and proper formatting.
• Maintain document logs, archives, and filing systems.
• Distribute controlled copies of SOPs, forms, batch records, and other GMP documents.
• Retrieve and archive documents according to retention requirements.
• Ensure obsolete documents are removed from circulation and properly archived.
• Support document revisions, approvals, and document change activities.
• Assist with audits and inspections by locating and providing requested documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of controlled records.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other departments to support documentation needs.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of document control, records management, administrative, or pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment is a plus.

C compensation

• For this contract role the hourly rate range is $40 – $55/hour based on experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be advised that certain client contracts may outline specific requirements for onsite work. Tunnell employees and/or contractors are expected to comply with all client requirements, including any safety and health protocols.