Pharma QA Inspector — Manufacturing & Compliance

Revance; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Revance is seeking a QA Specialist I to provide on-the-floor quality support for manufacturing, filling, and packaging processes at our Johnson City, TN site. You will perform in-process checks, assist in batch record reviews, and support deviation documentation under senior QA guidance.

This entry-level role emphasizes building expertise in pharmaceutical quality systems, GDP, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with QA and operations teams to ensure patient safety and product

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate degree in a scientific or technical discipline is preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or a regulated industry (pharmaceutical/biotechnology preferred).
• Basic understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical production.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks during manufacturing, filling, and packaging activities; include weight checks, seal integrity checks, line clearance verification, cleaning verification, and label reconciliation.
• Document inspection activities in accordance with GDP and company procedures.
• Assist in the review of executed batch records for completeness and accuracy.
• Support QA oversight of equipment setup and clearance activities under supervision.
• Participate in deviation documentation and investigations under the guidance of senior QA staff.
• Aid in the preparation and revision of SOPs and controlled documents.
• Follow procedures to ensure compliance with 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ICH guidelines, and QMS requirements.
• Uphold GDP and data integrity standards during inspection and documentation activities.
• Escalate potential compliance issues to senior QA staff promptly.
• Support regulatory inspections and customer audits by providing accurate information as requested.
• Demonstrate proficiency in inspection methodologies, measurement tools, and acceptance sampling standards (e.g., ANSI/ASQ Z1.4).
• Gain working knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Learn and apply basic root cause analysis and problem-solving tools under supervision.
• Collaborate with operations staff to reinforce compliance and quality standards on the production floor.
• Participate in quality training sessions to support professional growth and readiness for Level II responsibilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science/technical field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Revance is seeking a QA Specialist I to provide on-the-floor quality support for manufacturing, filling, and packaging processes at our Johnson City, TN site. You will perform in-process checks, assist in batch record reviews, and support deviation documentation under senior QA guidance.

This entry-level role emphasizes building expertise in pharmaceutical quality systems, GDP, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with QA and operations teams to ensure patient safety and product