Quality Associate I - Filling (3rd shift)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Simtra BioPharma Solutions in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking a Quality Associate I to ensure the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance. This role involves maintaining quality oversight of manufacturing areas, reviewing records, and collaborating with teams to ensure operational excellence.

Successful candidates will have a background in Pharmaceutical Quality and relevant software proficiency. The position also offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; or Associate’s with experience.
• At least 1 year in Pharmaceutical Quality or 2 years without degree.
• Proficiency in computer software for manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Review records for compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Report errors and deficiencies to management.
• Perform quality functions in classified areas.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparations.
• Initiate Nonconformance Reports and corrective actions.
• Conduct bi-annual inspections of classified areas.
• Revise standard operating procedures as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science discipline

Associate’s degree with 1 year of experience

2 years experience in regulated industry

Tools

JDE

SAP

Maximo

TrackWise

Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world‑class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre‑filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder‑filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life‑changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra?

• Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.
• Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.
• Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.
• Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day‑to‑day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Quality Associate I is a member of the Quality Assurance Line Operations Team reporting directly to the Quality Line Operations Lead. They maintain quality oversight of the manufacturing areas by working closely with manufacturing personnel and performing various checks during manufacturing processes. They also assess regulatory and quality risks in activities and processes according to regulatory agency rules and guidelines and Simtra Standard Operating Procedures. This position strives for continuous improvement of processes and contributes to creating an environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.

This position is 6:30am‑3:30pm and is onsite at the Bloomington facility.

The responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with all worldwide regulatory agency requirements and company-specific regulations related to quality of product and employee safety.
• In-process review of records to ensure they are complete, accurate and compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements. Records include batch records and other documents involved in the aseptic processing of drug product.
• Reports errors, deficiencies, discrepancies and observations to management. May stop operations when product safety is or may be compromised.
• Performs Quality functions in classified areas, including production oversight, manufacturing process assessments, and aseptic intervention oversight.
• Works in collaboration with management teams to prepare for internal and external audits. Assists with timely closure of audit observations and CAPAs.
• Initiates and authors Nonconformance Reports and corrective and preventative action responses.
• Conducts bi-annual inspections of classified areas in preparation for facility shutdown periods.
• Initiates standard operating procedure (SOP) revisions as needed to support continuous improvement.
• Ensures that SOPs are current and effective and that staff performs routine tasks according to SOP through direct observation.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred science discipline), or Associate’s degree with at least 1 year of Pharmaceutical Quality, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or other GXP regulated industry experience, or no degree with at least 2 years Pharmaceutical Quality, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or other GXP regulated industry experience.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, SAP, Maximo, TrackWise, etc.).

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must wear appropriate PPE as required for various manufacturing areas.
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas.
• Duties will require overtime work, including scheduled weekend shifts.
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required.
• Position requires standing for long hours, but may require sitting for periods of time.

In return, you’ll be eligible for

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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