QA Associate

Actalent; Michigan; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QA Associate in Clinton, IN to review data supporting product and packaging quality. You will ensure compliance with cGMPs, write and revise SOPs, and interact with QC and Material Control to support batch releases.

The role focuses on batch records, COAs, and QA documentation, with a 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday schedule in a fully onsite manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS/AS degree or 12+ months QA/GMP experience.
• Strong documentation and math skills.
• Attention to detail in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality systems and production area.
• Review, print, and maintain manufacturing records.
• Coordinate with QC lab on test results for batch release.
• Approve raw materials and COAs, manage COA requests.
• Prepare batch records and labels; print AQIS/docs as needed.
• Own documents in Veeva Vault for QA approvals.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Batch Record

GMP

QA Testing

Quality Documentation

Titration

pH Testing

Analytical Skills

Biology

Chemistry

COA

Laboratory Experience

SOP Review

Education

B.S/A.S Degree in related field or QA/GMP experience

Job description

Job Title: QA Associate Job Description
The QA Associate is responsible for the review and analysis of data supporting the quality of products and packaging, ensuring compliance with applicable procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Quality systems.
• Organize, critically review, and present information in accordance with written procedures.
• Provide support for the production area.
• Apply and obtain statistical analysis.
• Write, review, and revise GMP standard operating procedures.
• Track, maintain, and critically review and correct manufacturing records (tickets). Print additional documentation to include with manufacturing records for disposition.
• Maintain communication with QC lab regarding test results pertinent to batch release.
• Maintain communication with Supply Chain Representatives to ensure batch manufacturing records are released in a timely manner.
• Approve raw materials for use in production areas, which includes evaluating vendor certificates of analysis (COAs), printing permits, approving materials as they arrive on site, blocking and unblocking material, tracking vendor information on a shared site, and maintaining communication with material control officers (MCOs).
• Print and prepare batch manufacturing records as requested by Supply Chain, including manually printing product shipping labels, verifying count and variable data information, tracking and creating additional labels as needed, and maintaining communication with area inventory control officers (ICOs).
• Create or prepare Certificates of Analysis as requested by Customer Service Representatives, including the creation of AQIS documents and permits, updating Health and Non-Radiation Certifications, creating Certificates of Manufacturing and Certificates of Conformity, tracking COA requests, and mailing documents.
• Perform inbound Quality Analysis and receipt for printed packaging materials. Approve printed packaging materials for use in production areas.
• Monitor temperature records of bulk material received for Companion Animal Products.
• Approve bulk material received for Companion Animal Products.
• Own, track, and route documents in Veeva Vault for edit, review, and approval as needed for Quality Assurance Representatives and Technical Service/Manufacturing Science Representatives.

Essential Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Batch Record
• GMP
• Batch Record Review
• Pharmaceutical
• Life Science
• Quality Inspection
• Titration
• Quality Documentation
• pH Testing
• Analytical Skills
• Biology
• Chemistry
• COA
• Laboratory Experience
• QA Testing
• QA Checking
• QA Documentation
• SOP Review

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• B.S/A.S Degree in related field OR 12+ months of QA/GMP experience without a degree
• Strong communication, documentation, and math skills
• Proficiency with computers
• Attention to detail with the ability to work well in a highly regulated environment
• Experience in Batch Record Review is a plus

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing setting producing solid dosage medicine/nutrients/vitamins for animal feed products, as well as pre-mix pharmaceutical products. It varies between environments that are very clean to those that are much dirtier. Employees wear a uniform and can expect to go home dirty, unlike the cleaner environments. The facility includes a full-service cafeteria with hot and cold food, vending machines, and a lunchroom. Night shift has a functional lunchroom, while the day shift enjoys full service. Work hours are from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clinton, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clinton,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.