QA Auditor II

Actalent; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QA Auditor II to elevate clinical auditing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards. You will be a knowledgeable resource on audit/QA topics, auditing diverse processes including database audits and clinical study report audits.

The role involves leading audits, providing GxP consultation, and partnering with project teams to maintain high-quality standards in a fully onsite environment in Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2+ years QA experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GxP and regional regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading audit projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or lead a variety of client, internal, or GxP audits and regulatory inspections.
• Perform directed site audits, facility, vendor, and/or sub-contractor audits.
• Provide GxP consultation and support to project teams and external clients.
• Lead process audits and participate as co-auditor in complex system audits.
• Perform other QA audits or activities, including database audits and clinical study report audits.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to operational departments on audit/QA topics.
• Prepare and present audit findings at meetings.

Skills

QA experience

GxP knowledge

Lead audits

Communication

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Vendor audits

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as a Quality Assurance Auditor II and elevate our clinical auditing processes by ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards. As a QA Auditor II, you will serve as a knowledgeable resource on audit or quality assurance subject matter, auditing various processes such as database audits, clinical study report audits, and more.

Job Title: QA Auditor II

Join our team as a Quality Assurance Auditor II and elevate our clinical auditing processes by ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards. As a QA Auditor II, you will serve as a knowledgeable resource on audit or quality assurance subject matter, auditing various processes such as database audits, clinical study report audits, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or lead a variety of client, internal, or GxP audits and regulatory inspections as requested by senior management.
• Perform directed site audits, facility, vendor, and/or sub-contractor audits.
• Provide GxP consultation and support to project teams and external clients.
• Lead process audits and may participate as a co-auditor in more complex system audits.
• Perform other types of QA audits or activities, including database audits, clinical study report audits, and sample results tables.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to operational departments on audit or quality assurance subject matter.
• Prepare and present audit findings and/or other related information at departmental, internal operations, or client meetings.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• Previous QA experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 2+ years.
• Thorough knowledge of GxP and appropriate regional research regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading a range of project-based or internal GxP audits and vendor audits to high standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and impact analysis abilities.
• Solid experience in root cause analysis.
• Above average negotiation and conflict management skills.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office, laboratory, and/or a clinical environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms is possible. Exposure to electrical office equipment is common. Personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear and garments is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.06 - $43.97/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. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 Richmond,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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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.