Quality Associate II - Filling (2nd shift)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Associate II to ensure the highest standards of quality in the manufacturing processes. This role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement, requiring a strong background in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance. You will be responsible for maintaining oversight of manufacturing areas, facilitating training, and leading cross-functional projects. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering life-changing medicines to patients worldwide, while enjoying a collaborative environment that values your contributions and growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career in a vital industry.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance Program

Employee Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Community and Volunteer Service Program

Onsite Workout Facility

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in Pharmaceutical Quality or GXP regulated industry.
• Knowledge of FDA CFR 210, 211 and Good Documentation Practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates training qualifications and ongoing support for associates.
• Leads continuous improvement project teams using Lean principles.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations related to quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance

cGMP Compliance

Lean Principles

Documentation Practices

Technical Support

Education

BS in Science

AS in Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Enterprise Software (JDE)

Job description

Quality Associate II - Filling (2nd shift)

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

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.

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.

The role:

The Quality Associate II is a member of the Quality Assurance Line Operations Team reporting directly to the Quality Line Operations (QALO) III. They maintain quality oversight of the manufacturing areas by working closely with manufacturing personnel and performing various checks during the 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 (SOPs). They facilitate training of new Quality Associates in QALO. 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. The role may also support CAPEX/expansion projects for manufacturing, representing Quality on cross-functional project implementation teams.

This position is on 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:30pm).

The responsibilities:

• Facilitates training qualifications and on-going support for associates, including activities such as aseptic intervention oversight, room inspections, oversight checklists, and equipment chart review
• Leads cross functional continuous improvement project teams utilizing Lean principles
• Serves as principal quality author for significant nonconformance (potential batch impact) reports
• Provides technical support and guidance to nonconformance authors
• Acts as team leader to shift associates in absence of supervisor
• Assists supervisor in maintenance of visual controls and accountability tools
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local and company-specific regulations related to quality of product and employee safety
• Reviews records to ensure they are complete, accurate and compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirement, including batch records and other documents involved in the aseptic processing of drug product
• Reports errors, deficiencies, discrepancies and observations to management
• Performs Quality functions in classified areas, including checklists, and aseptic intervention oversight
• Initiates and reviews proposed standard operating procedure (SOP) revisions
• Works in collaboration with management team to prepare for internal and external audits and assists with timely closure of audit observations

Desired qualifications:

• BS degree (preferred science discipline) and 1 year of Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing or other GXP regulated industry experience, or AS degree with at least 3 years of Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing, or other GXP regulated industry experience, or no degree with at least 5 years Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing or other GXP regulated industry experience
• Working knowledge of FDA CFR 210,211 and other applicable regulations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) required
• Intermediate (or higher) proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to use and understand enterprise software (i.e., JDE)

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 may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Position requires standing for long hours, but may require sitting for periods of time

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Spouse Life Insurance
  • Child Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability 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
  • 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 12/31/25

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