Onsite Pharma QA Specialist — Elmhurst, IL

Meds; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Complimentary daily lunch on-site

Job summary

Meds.com, Elmhurst, IL, is seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and operational quality in our pharmacy operations. You will audit processes, review batch records, and ensure SOP adherence on the pharmacy floor, collaborating with the QA team and operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a scientific field and 2+ years in QA/regulatory roles within pharma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy Science, or a related scientific field is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or regulatory compliance within a pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or cGMP-regulated environment.
• Familiarity with pharmacy compounding regulations (USP 795/797/800) and state board standards.
• Exceptional precision and thoroughness when inspecting products, reviewing batch records, and maintaining documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical findings and collaborate with pharmacy staff.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primacy quality records coordinator and QA Manager with broader quality assurance initiatives.
• Support Quality lead on announced and unannounced inspections.
• Support 5S goals to create a better organized, safer, cleaner, and more efficient workplace.
• Support development, review, and updating of pharmacy policies, procedures, logs/forms, and training materials.
• Maintain knowledge of current regulatory requirements pertaining to USP non-sterile compounding.
• Manage SOPs and Forms Control index.
• Coordinate monthly QA meetings and related items under the Director of Quality Assurance.
• Onboard new hires and initiate training; manage training through quizzes and updates.
• Maintain training logs for team members and coordinate annual training.

Skills

Quality assurance

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy Science, or related field

Job description

Meds.com, Elmhurst, IL, is seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and operational quality in our pharmacy operations. You will audit processes, review batch records, and ensure SOP adherence on the pharmacy floor, collaborating with the QA team and operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a scientific field and 2+ years in QA/regulatory roles within pharma.