QA Specialist, I

PCI Pharma Services; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Bedford, NH is seeking a QA Specialist I to join the Quality Assurance department. The role focuses on batch record review, lot disposition, CAPA oversight, and deviations with escalation for investigations.

You will support both clinical and commercial product quality and ensure adherence to cGMPs and regulatory standards. The position requires experience with QA investigations, regulatory knowledge (FDA 21 CFR) and risk management tools, plus strong documentation and

Qualifications

• Experience performing RCA, technical writing, and working with quality related investigations.
• Knowledge of laboratory and production equipment and IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 210, 211 & 820) and ICH.
• Experience using Risk Management Tools (FMEA, HACCP, PHA, etc.) and familiarity with ICH Q9.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred with 5-7 years pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with 3+ years of QA Operations role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to make risk based decisions and resolve issues with minimal guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Access and Visio.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review batch documentation for release and ensure compliance with cGMPs and site SOPs.
• Review and approve master batch records for timely initiation of GxP manufacturing activities.
• Oversee deviation/investigation and CAPA programs and track progress.
• Review investigations across Manufacturing and Quality Control and approve actions.
• Provide direction for complex investigations and CAPAs.
• Ensure timely execution and documentation of quality events and CAPAs.
• Develop and approve quality system procedures and test methods.
• Monitor change control documentation and approvals.
• Track investigations and change controls with status reports for management review.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers on quality/compliance matters.
• Lead quality process improvements and communicate status to management.
• Serve as QA representative on cross-functional teams (tech transfer, process validation).
• Coordinate change control review meetings and approvals.
• Perform risk assessments to comply with procedures and guidelines.
• Provide training on department procedures and systems.
• Interface with clients to address documentation and compliance concerns.

Skills

RCA investigations

IQ/OQ/PQ

FDA regulations

Risk management tools

MS Office

Communication

Documentation writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Visio

Job description

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Job Description

Position Title: QA Specialist I

Location: Bedford, New Hampshire

Department: Quality Assurance

Reporting To: QA Supervisor, External QA

Responsible For (Staff): No

The QA Specialist will work with other departments to ensure the quality of products and compliance to internal procedures and external standards. Primary responsibilities for this role includes Batch Record Review, Lot Disposition, and Quality System review. This position will also be responsible forevaluating deviation incidences and determining which warrant escalation to an investigation, qualityreview and approval of investigations, and creating and monitoring the associated CAPAs. In this role,the opportunity exists to shape and transform GxP programs by providing QA expertise and guidance to the manufacture of both clinical and commercial products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform review of batch documentation for release of internal and external clinical
  products/commercial products, while ensuring compliance with cGMPs, site SOPs, and regulatoryrequirements. Prioritize batch record review in support of business needs including maintaining batch status and communicate release needs throughout the organization

• Review and approve master batch records for the timely initiation of GxP manufacturing activities

• Responsible for quality oversight and administration of the deviation/investigation and CAPAprograms

• Review and approve Manufacturing, Quality Control, and other investigations in support of batchrelease and GMP compliance

• Provide direction for complex investigations and CAPAs

• Ensure timely, accurate and complete execution and documentation of quality system events:deviations, and CAPAs

• Review, develop, and approve quality system procedures, specifications, and test methods

• Review and approve CAPAs to prevent recurrence of deviations

• Review and approve Change Control documentation

• Responsible for tracking investigations and change control for timely completion. Provide statusreports, including relevant quality metrics and participates in the management review process

• Establish collaborative relationships with internal and external customers to ensure all quality andcompliance matters and any issues that arise are addressed in an open and timely manner.

• Monitor, identify and propose quality process and system improvements. Lead improvement projects and communicate status to management

• Serve as QA representative to cross functional project teams such as tech transfer, processvalidation, and process improvement

• Coordinate change control review meetings

• Monitor status of change controls and facilitate the approval process

• Perform risk assessments to comply with internal procedures and external guidelines

• Provide training on department specific procedures and systems

• Interface with clients to address any documentation and compliance concerns

• Initiate, revise, and review controlled cGMP documents including SOPs, Material Specifications,Investigation protocols/reports, validation protocols/reports as applicable

• Ensures site readiness for regulatory inspections

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience performing RCA, technical writing, and working with quality related investigations

• Knowledge of laboratory and production equipment and IQ/OQ/PQ

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

• Experience using Risk Management Tools (FMEA, HACCP, PHA, etc.) and familiarity with ICH Q9

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years ofpharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with 3+ years of experience in a QA Operationsrole supporting late stage clinical and/or commercial production

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to make risk based decisions and resolve issues with minimal guidance

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well orally and in writing

• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Access and Visio

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues

• Creative with the ability to work with minimal supervision and balanced with independent thinking

• Resilient through operational and organizational change

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with 3+ years of experience in a QA Operations role supporting late stage clinical and/or commercial production

• ASQ certification preferred

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