QC Inspector - Production (2nd shift)

Sharp Services; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Services is seeking a Quality Control Inspector I to ensure compliance with cGMP standards and oversee quality related to documentation, inspection, and manufacturing/packaging processes. The role involves in-process and finished product inspections, sampling, and daily verification activities to maintain product quality and traceability.

The position requires strong communication, ability to work independently, and a solid understanding of quality control principles in a biotech/pharma

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication is required to coordinate with team and external contacts.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products and basic data handling.
• Familiarity with cGMPs, FDA regulations and CFRs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections of components, in-process items and finished product.
• Determine in-process test standards and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Conduct sampling and inspection of bulk drug and excipients.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of work performed and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Ensure testing adheres to current procedures and sampling plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and meet scheduled requirements.

Skills

Independent worker

Oral and written communication

PC proficiency

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Project

Job description

Being part of the team at Sharp means being a dependable partner who always comes through on time and as promised. We go the extra mile for our customers and their patients — and for each other - building long-lasting, trusting relationships. If you want to join this kind of team, read on.

The Quality Control Inspector I ensures Company compliance in its programs to prevent or eliminate deviations in procedures and adherence to cGMP standards. Providing cGMP oversight and guidance to Operations and Logistics departments regarding quality related to documentation, inspection, and manufacturing/packaging processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform quality control functions including but not limited to component inspections, in-process inspections and finished product inspections according to established procedures.
• Determine proper in-process test standards and assure compliance to same.
• Perform sampling and inspection of bulk drug and excipients.
• Pull and maintain customer/Sharp Clinical Services reserve samples.
• Perform physical testing using basic inspection instrumentation.
• Perform daily verification activities (temperature, humidity, weight on balances, etc.)
• Change the status of material, GMP areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Determine if in-process test results are within established specifications. Responsible for suspending operations and notifying supervisor of any out of specification results.
• Perform pre-production line clearance to the GMP Area prior to the initiation of production.
• Perform verification of drug product and components against approved Manufacturing Instructions prior to the initiation of production.
• Perform verification on cleaned GMP Areas, equipment and utensils.
• Ensure testing is in adherence to current procedures and sampling plans.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs and Sharp Clinical Services SOPs during clinical and commercial supply production.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of work performed.
• Provide timely communication of quality or cGMP issues to supervisor.
• Work with internal staff to meet scheduled requirements in a timely manner.
• Remain accountable for maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to set safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent in related field preferred.
• Preferred 1 year of prior experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing/packaging (a Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or Compliance role is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and negotiate and meet critical timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication is required to communicate with the team, peers, management and external contacts.
• Ability to interpret and implement cGMPs, FDA & DEA Regulations and CFRs.
• Strong working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Project and Excel.