QA Specialist, Supplier Quality — Equity Eligible

AbCellera Biologics Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus

RRSP contribution

Active lifestyle allowance

Health benefits

Development opportunities

Mentorship

Community

Job summary

AbCellera Biologics Inc. is seeking an experienced QA Specialist to join our Supplier Quality Management team and ensure the quality and compliance of materials, equipment, and services behind our monoclonal antibody programs.

You will oversee suppliers across the full lifecycle from qualification to decommissioning, ensuring what enters our process meets stringent standards. The role emphasizes supplier qualification, oversight, quality events, and audits, with collaboration across Procurement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field with 5+ years QA experience or a Master's with 3+ years in regulated biopharma.
• Strong supplier quality management expertise and oversight, including qualification and performance monitoring.
• Deep understanding of global cGMPs and regulatory requirements across biologics and related sectors.
• Experience managing supplier records, quality events, and audit reports in electronic QMS/ERP systems (e.g., Veeva, SAP).
• Attention to data integrity and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Select, qualify, and manage a portfolio of suppliers providing materials and services.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, QC, Supply Chain, and Process Development on supplier activities.
• Negotiate and maintain Quality Agreements with suppliers.
• Manage supplier quality events, deviations, changes, and complaints.
• Perform quality risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare for regulatory inspections and support audits at sites.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Quality events management

Audit & regulatory compliance

cGMP knowledge

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Veeva

SAP

Job description

AbCellera Biologics Inc. is seeking an experienced QA Specialist to join our Supplier Quality Management team and ensure the quality and compliance of materials, equipment, and services behind our monoclonal antibody programs.

You will oversee suppliers across the full lifecycle from qualification to decommissioning, ensuring what enters our process meets stringent standards. The role emphasizes supplier qualification, oversight, quality events, and audits, with collaboration across Procurement,