Entry Level QA Document Review Associate

Actalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, OH is seeking a QA Document Review Associate to ensure pharmaceutical data compliance. The role conducts quality assurance reviews of laboratory data, environmental monitoring, and SOP documentation, supporting cGMP requirements and final approval of records.

The candidate will maintain accurate records in LIMS, assist with trend analysis, and help write or revise GMP documents. This position is contract-to-hire and fully onsite in Columbus, with a typical 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, or a related field, or an Associate Degree with experience in data review.
• Extreme attention to detail to achieve quality results.
• Experience in documentation and highly regulated fields.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Handling confidential information with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance reviews of laboratory raw data and reports, including environmental monitoring and microbiological worksheets, test summaries, and trending data.
• Participate in identifying quality process improvements to enhance system, operation, and personnel efficiencies related to the QA Data Review process.
• Write and revise SOPs and other GMP documentation as needed and initiate and complete the Change Request process.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed in LIMS and Laboratory systems according to Good Documentation Practices, SOPs, and policies.
• Assist with data for trending and report deviations from Out-of-Specification results.
• Communicate any discrepancies or deviations to supervision or management upon discovery.
• Ensure all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and health and safety requirements.
• Plan daily workload to meet requirements and maintain compliance with all required SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data review

Communication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, or related field; Associate Degree with data review experience

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

QA Document Review Associate

Job Description

The QA Document Review Associate is a vital part of the Environmental Condition Team, responsible for ensuring the manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceuticals. This role involves performing quality compliance reviews of cGMP analytical data and results from the QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring team, facilitating corrections and clarifications, and providing final approval of records.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance reviews of laboratory raw data and reports, including environmental monitoring and microbiological worksheets, test summaries, and trending data.
• Participate in identifying quality process improvements to enhance system, operation, and personnel efficiencies related to the QA Data Review process.
• Write and revise SOPs and other GMP documentation as needed and initiate and complete the Change Request process.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed in LIMS and Laboratory systems according to Good Documentation Practices, SOPs, and policies.
• Assist with data for trending and report deviations from Out-of-Specification results.
• Communicate any discrepancies or deviations to supervision or management upon discovery.
• Ensure all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and health and safety requirements.
• Plan daily workload to meet requirements and maintain compliance with all required SOPs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Biological, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, or a related field, or an Associate Degree with experience in data review.
• Extreme attention to detail to achieve quality results.
• Experience in documentation and highly regulated fields.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Handling confidential information with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in documentation is preferred.
• Experience in highly regulated fields is preferred.

Work Environment

This position is primarily desk-based but requires walking around the facility to collect data and information. The dress code is business casual. The work hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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