QA Specialist II (Nights 12 hour Rotating Shift)

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking an MQA Specialist to support manufacturing operations on the GMP floor, ensuring real-time guidance and audit readiness. The role emphasizes collaboration with the manufacturing team, coaching, and contributing to GMP-compliant site initiatives.

The specialist will perform core tasks across batch record and logbook reviews, deviations triage, SOP reviews, and routine facility assessments to maintain quality and regulatory readiness on a fast-paced production line.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; degree progression preferred.
• Experience in GMP / regulated industry / laboratory environment is required (1–3 years).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and understand manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute batch record review and approval.
• Review logbooks for accuracy and approval.
• Provide guidance on deviation triage and generation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Deviations handling

Documentation review

Education

High School diploma

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY The Manufacturing Quality Assurance (MQA) Specialist is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing process and areas as part of a rapidly expanding GMP Contract Manufacturing Organization. MQA Specialists are expected to provide sound guidance to Manufacturing with respect to process, SISPQ of product, and risk. MQA Specialists share responsibility for the inspection readiness of the site. MQA Specialists are required to work on the cleanroom floor directly with the Manufacturing team to provide real time guidance and support. MQA Specialists are required to collaborate with Manufacturing and work on team initiatives. The MQA Specialist may also be responsible for coaching and mentoring as needed to foster a GMP compliant site. In addition to supporting Manufacturing, MQA Specialists are responsible for the execution of core activities, including but not limited to:

• Executed Batch record review and approval
• Logbook review and approval
• Deviation Triage Record guidance and generation
• Routine facility walkthroughs
• Facility response for work compromising clean environment
• SOP review
• Bulk Fill Label reconciliation
• Alarm response and acknowledgement
• Support external client review and resolution of comments

MQA Specialist I

• High School diploma or equivalent. Degree progression preferred.
• GMP / regulated industry / laboratory experience is required (approximate 1-3 years).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the manufacturing process.
• Ability to perform routine core MQA responsibilities.
• Review written procedures for accuracy and provide feedback as needed

MQA Specialist II

• Associate degree / Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or appropriate years of experience (approximate 4-6 years).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and strong communication skills within all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to represent Quality on interdepartmental meetings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to become qualified trainers.
• Ability to track and trend department metrics.
• Review written procedures for accuracy and provide feedback as needed

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

At KBI, we are constantly seeking to improve our team with accomplished individuals who share in our commitment to serve our clients as they seek to advance important medicines to the patients who need them. We offer our employees a challenging, rewarding and fast-paced environment along with the opportunity for career advancement through the development of one's technical skills. At KBI, employees work in a collaborative, team environment, where sharing knowledge and expertise with one another is strongly encouraged. If you do not see a position that matches your background, we invite you to return to our site often as positions are updated frequently.