GCP Quality Assurance Specialist

ZP Group; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a GCP Quality Assurance Specialist to support a leading clinical research organization. This remote role requires candidates located in the DMV area (MD, VA, DC) or North Carolina, with periodic travel.

You will maintain the Quality Management System, administer QA training, conduct GCP audits, and drive continual quality improvements in collaboration with clinical research stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years QA experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of QA experience in clinical research environments.
• Hands-on GCP site audits (internal and external).
• Experience supporting regulatory agency audits and CRO QA systems.
• Knowledge of current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with proficiency in Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Administer QA training, document control, CAPA, and customer complaint programs.
• Conduct and support GCP audits of clinical sites, vendors, and suppliers.
• Perform internal audits and track quality metrics for continual improvement initiatives.
• Manage QA-controlled document review cycles to ensure procedural compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical research stakeholders to maintain GCP compliance.
• Support regulatory authority inspections and audit readiness activities.

Skills

GCP regulations knowledge

Audits

Quality Assurance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GCP Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Summary:

Piper Companies is seeking a GCP Quality Assurance Specialist to support a leading clinical research organization supporting regulated clinical research programs. This position is remote and candidates must be located in the DMV area (Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C.) or North Carolina, with periodic travel requirements.

Responsibilities for the GCP Quality Assurance Specialist include:

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Administer QA training, document control, CAPA, and customer complaint programs.
• Conduct and support GCP audits of clinical sites, vendors, and suppliers.
• Perform internal audits and track quality metrics for continual improvement initiatives.
• Manage QA-controlled document review cycles to ensure procedural compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical research stakeholders to maintain GCP compliance.
• Support regulatory authority inspections and audit readiness activities.

Required Qualifications for the GCP Quality Assurance Specialist include:

• 3–5+ years of Quality Assurance experience within clinical research environments.
• Strong hands-on experience conducting GCP clinical site audits (internal and external).
• Experience supporting regulatory agency audits and CRO quality systems.
• Knowledge of current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Compensation for the GCP Quality Assurance Specialist includes:

• Salary Range: 80,000-120,000K annually *Based on experience*
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Maternity Leave, Military Reserve Pay Offset.

This Job opens for applications on September 22, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

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