Qa Associate I - Ops

PCI Pharma Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Madison, WI is seeking a QA Associate I - Operations to provide real-time QA support on the floor during GMP manufacturing, overseeing critical processes and ensuring compliant documentation. This role reports to the QA Operations Supervisor and sits in Quality Assurance.

The position entails on-the-floor audits, batch record review, deviation handling, and participation in CAPA activities, with opportunities to drive process improvements and compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline; pharma/biotech experience helpful.
• Experience with RCA, technical writing, and quality investigations.
• Lean operation excellence knowledge is desirable.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations (21 CFR 210, 211, 820) and ICH guidelines.
• Understanding of risk management tools (FMEA, HACCP, PHA) preferred.
• ASQ certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-floor QA support for GMP manufacturing and room release.
• Audit critical processes, review documents in real time, and resolve issues.
• Review batch records for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
• Support lot disposition of intermediates and drug product.
• Act as first responder for quality issues and document investigations.
• Participate in root cause analysis using standard methodologies.
• Review deviations and CAPA with designated QA approvals.
• Perform AQL visual inspections and contribute to SOP revisions.
• Contribute to site quality initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

RCA

Technical writing

Lean operation

FDA regulations

ICH guidelines

Risk management tools

ASQ certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

FMEA

HACCP

PHA

Job description

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Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

SECOND SHIFT

Position Title: QA Associate I - Operations

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Department: Quality Assurance

Reporting To: Quality Assurance Operations Supervisor

Responsible For (Staff): No

The Quality Associate I - Operations is the first of two levels within the QA Associate jobfamily Theassociate I provides real-time QA support on the floor for GMP Manufacturing of drug product. The work scope includes floor oversight of manufacturing includingobservingcritical processes and performing AQL visual inspection,executedGMP documentation review and supporting other QA functions as needed.Real timecontinuous monitoring of manufacturing related systems and processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards, needed quality improvements, and safety/efficacy for phaseappropriate GMPmanufacture of drug products

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform QA On-the-Floor activities supporting client projects, including room release, auditing critical processes, reviewing documentation in real time, and resolving issues that occur during manufacturing

• Perform audits of manufacturing and support areas, including in-process batch record review for adherence to internal procedures and Good Documentation Practices

• Review executed Manufacturing Batch Records and supporting documentation for completeness,accuracyand compliance

• Support the evaluation and lot disposition of intermediates, finish bulk drugsubstanceand drug product

• Act as first responder for on the floor quality issuesin a timely manner, documentation of all events/investigations andrequiredimmediate corrective actions

• Mayparticipatein root cause analysis using methodologies,such as:fishbone, 5 whys, etc.

• Act as QA reviewer for deviations and CAPA issuance; with limited approval authority asdesignatedby QA Management

• Perform Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) visual inspection of drug product

• Participate in SOP revision as it pertains to process improvements

• Participate in site quality and process improvement initiatives. Represent QA on project teams and represent QA perspective as necessary

• Guide personnel indirectly and directly involved in GMP operationspertaining tocGMP compliance, internal procedures, regulatoryrequirementsand industry best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred with a minimum of 0-2 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with 1+ years of experience in a QA Operations role supportinglate stageclinical and/or commercial production preferred

• Exposure to RCA, technical writing, and working with quality related investigations

• Exposure to lean operation excellence highly desirable

• Knowledge of FDA regulations (i.e., 21CFR Part 210, 211 & 820) and some experience working with international regulations such as ICH

• Knowledge and ability to apply basic scientific principles to solve operational, as well as routine quality tasks

• Knowledge and exposure to using Risk Management Tools (FMEA, HACCP, PHA, etc.) and familiarity with ICH Q9 preferred

• ASQ certification preferred

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