Inspection Associate

SCA Pharma; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Pharmaceuticals is seeking a QA Inspection Associate to join the Quality Assurance team. The role will perform manual AQL visual inspections of injectable products and provide on‑the‑floor quality oversight to ensure batches meet required standards.

Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM. The site emphasizes continuous improvement, compliant procedures, and teamwork to deliver safe, high‑quality medications across hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual product visual inspection AQL of injectable product to ensure the entire product (lot) has met thresholds established.
• Monitor inspection operations to ensure that they meet production standards.
• Observe and provide real-time quality oversight and support for manufacturing on the floor.
• Provides quality support for initiating events within the inspection process.
• Provides training and advice to inspection staff for them to perform their desired functions.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

SCA Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic rapidly growing company consisting of passionate individuals who believe in our mission of providing high quality medications that are critical in saving and sustaining human life. SCA Pharma is an FDA 503B outsourcing facility providing customized medications for hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. We do this through unyielding quality, safety and integrity, our commitment to accountability and ownership, teamwork and creating better solutions by simplifying the complex.

Summary

The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspection Associate will report to QA Management and is a core member of the site Quality Assurance team. The QA Inspection Associate will serve as Quality point of contact for Manufacturing Quality Assurance (MQA) with inspection. The site is focused on continuous improvement of all work processes and practices, therefore in addition to routine Quality Assurance inspection duties, QA Associates may be asked to carry out additional work functions to support site continuous improvement activities. This is a first and second shift role required to perform the product AQL inspection process and oversight of the ILP operation lines Processes.

Shift: Monday - Friday 3:30PM - 12:00AM

Essential functions/Responsibilities

• Perform manual product visual inspection AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) of injectable product to ensure the entire product (lot) has met thresholds established.


• Monitor inspection operations to ensure that they meet production standards.


• Observe and provide real-time quality oversight and support for manufacturing on the floor.


• Provides quality support for initiating events within the inspection process.


• Provides training and advice to inspection staff for them to perform their desired functions.


• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 1+ years of relevant experience working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Ability to understand, interpret and perform all activities in compliance with SCA safety standards and standard operating procedures.


• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Have strong attention to detail.


• Ability to keep large batches of products organized.


• Ability to safely operate packaging equipment.


• Ability to stand and/or sit for long hours at a time.


• Good visual acuity and manual dexterity.


• Must be able to work independently or in a team.


• Must be able to regularly move and manipulate objects up to 30 lbs.


• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.


• Ability to wear all required PPE.

SCA Pharma is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.