QA Specialist I - 174844

ZP Group; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Sick Leave as Required by Law

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist I for its preclinical CRO in Rockville, MD. The role audits data, study protocols, and reports to QA and facility management, ensuring GLP compliance.

You will assist with inspections, document control, SOPs, and QA records, contributing to quality systems in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate holds AS or BS in Biological/Regulatory sciences with 1 year in a regulated lab and GLP exposure, and can communicate audit findings

Qualifications

• GLP experience in a regulated lab environment.
• Ability to review scientific documentation and communicate audit findings.
• Strong independence and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of raw data, critical study phase data, facility, study protocols, and final reports per GLP.
• Report audit findings to Study Directors and Testing Facility Management.
• Maintain QA records, audit status reports, study protocols, amendments, and related QA documents.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, site visit prep, document control, archival activities, and SOP management.

Skills

GLP experience

Audit

Documentation review

Regulatory compliance

Education

AS/BS in Biological or Regulatory Sciences

Job description

Piper Companies is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist I to join a preclinical contract research organization (CRO) located in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Specialist I include:

• Perform raw data, critical study phase, facility, study protocol, and final report audits in accordance with GLP requirements
• Report audit and inspection findings to Study Directors and Testing Facility Management
• Maintain quality assurance records, audit status reports, study protocols, amendments, and related QA documentation
• Assist with regulatory inspections, site visit preparation, document control, archival activities, and SOP management

Qualifications for the Quality Assurance Specialist I include:

• AS or BS degree in Biological Sciences, Regulatory Sciences, or a related field with at least 1 year of technical or quality experience
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment; GLP experience preferred
• Ability to review scientific documentation, communicate audit findings, and work independently or within a team environment

Compensation for Quality Assurance Specialist I includes:

• $25-$31.25/hr depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as Required by Law

This job is open for applications on September 30th, 2026. Applications will be accepted at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: GLP, Good Laboratory Practice, Quality Assurance, QA Audits, Raw Data Review, Study Protocols, Final Reports, Document Control, Records Management, Archives, Controlled Documents, SOP Authoring, SOP Review, Quality Systems Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Scientific Documentation, Preclinical Research, In Vivo Studies, In Vitro Studies, Laboratory Compliance, CRO

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