Expert - QA Technical Operations

ProBio; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable biotechnology company located in Pennington, New Jersey, is seeking a QA Technical Operations Expert to oversee supplier quality management and compliance. You will be responsible for developing quality assurance procedures, managing vendors, and ensuring the effectiveness of the supplier qualification program. The ideal candidate has a degree in relevant fields and several years of experience in quality or a related area. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• Driven individual with a focus on results.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the GMP supplier qualification program and supplier risk management.
• Manage vendor complaints and monitor supplier non-conformance performance.
• Ensure effective investigation and closure of all CAPAs and product issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, Business, Management or related field

Advanced degree (a plus)

Job description

About GenScript GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy. GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.

The Expert of QA Technical Operations will be responsible for:

• Interpreting, building upon, and complying with company quality assurance standards
• Managing daily supplier quality activities and controls
• Supporting the Strategic Supplier Management process to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Developing and executing strategic plans to improve supplier quality, delivery, and costs
• Overseeing inbound material release process
• Champion quality assurance procedures, tools, and techniques

Roles and Responsibilities

• Author/Review SOPs
• Oversee the GMP supplier qualification program and supplier risk management
• Completes the approval requirements to qualify new suppliers including negotiating quality agreements, as well as audit scheduling, conduction of audits, and authoring of audit reports
• Periodic review of suppliers and identification of supplier compliance issues
• Manages vendor complaints
• Participates in or manages quality assessments of internal operations and suppliers to analyze compliance and assess risk
• Liaison between Supplier and QA representatives in addressing the quality concerns from the supply chain
• Monitor supplier non-conformance performance, and drive root-cause analyses, corrective actions & process improvements to reduce the Number of Defects & Cost of Quality
• Ensures effective and timely investigation and closure of all CAPAs, supplier non conformances, complaints, and product issues
• Development and maintenance of measurement systems for quality costs, indicators, trends and supplier rating
• Collects data and compiling supplier scorecards
• Manages audit schedule and executes supplier audits
• Generates specifications for materials and consumables
• Responsible for disposition of materials and consumables
• Approve calibration reports for GMP equipment
• Support QA Validation in review of SOPs
• May interface with auditors during regulatory inspections
• Works closely with Facilities, QA Validation, Manufacturing, and QC teams
• Travel expectations: < 10%

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, Business, Management or related field (Advance degree a plus)
• 3-5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field
• Results oriented, driven individual
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.