Quality Assurance Associate I

Cook Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook MyoSite, part of the Cook Group, is looking for a Quality Assurance Associate I to ensure compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will review and approve documentation related to incoming materials, conduct investigations, and participate in training events.

Located in Pittsburgh, this hybrid position requires a background in Life Sciences, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. We are committed to making a difference in the world of regenerative medicine.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance or 6 years equivalent experience.
• Proficient in cGMP regulations and documentation practices.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve documentation related to incoming materials and biopsies.
• Conduct quality reviews and manage customer complaints.
• Participate in risk assessment activities and document training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality Assurance

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Cook MyoSite, Inc., part of the Cook Group, Inc. family of companies, is on a mission to make regenerative medicine a part of everyday medicine. We’re investigating our core technology, autologous muscle-derived cells, for the potential treatment of several muscle-related disorders. We at Cook MyoSite have the potential to make a difference in the lives of countless people around the world, and we also have the potential to make a difference in yours. Joining our team is an opportunity to ignite your passion, grow your potential, and define your purpose. If you’re curious, motivated by helping others, and driven by integrity, we invite you to apply.

The Quality Assurance Associate I performs detailed quality reviews of batch records and associated records for final dispositioning and ensuring compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve documentation associated with incoming biopsies.
• Review and approve documentation associated with incoming materials.
• Review and approve records and associated data in support of cGMP operation activities.
• Create batch records, product labels and perform label verification processes.
• Perform quality reviews and approvals of batch records. Responsible for dispositioning batches.
• Participate in company projects as a quality representative.
• Participate in risk assessment activities.
• Perform investigation report writing, reviewing and closing investigation reports.
• Conduct and document training events.
• Management of customer complaints.
• Authoring quality system documents.
• Perform various office-related duties; filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Promote GLP/cGMP environment and follows procedural guidelines.
• Exemplifies Cook MyoSite Core Values.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Must maintain company quality and safety standards.
• This position requires an ongoing commitment to upgrading knowledge, job skills and abilities in addition to competency related to all duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
• Maintain composure and competence under stressful situations; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization to achieve company goals.
• Trainability.
• Must have effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Able to prioritize and operate proactively.
• Must exhibit well developed skills in prioritizing, planning, organization, decision making, and time management.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining strong interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to execute goals set by the organization and Department Manager.

Hybrid

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in any Life Sciences and 1-3 years’ relevant experience or 6 years direct, relevant experience in Quality Assurance to provide a comparable background.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and other general office equipment.

Knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Laboratory Setting (Non-Production: General office, warehouse and laboratory setting with potential (limited) exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or harsh disinfectants while in BioSafety Level II).
• Ability to conduct and hear ordinary conversation and telephone communication.
• Must be able to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended work hours and/or extra work hours, sometimes on short notice as required.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Must be able to sit at desk, in meetings and/or work on a computer for long or extended periods of time.
• Visual and manual acuity for working with computers and equipment.
• Ability to spend majority of day standing in laboratory setting or sitting in biological safety hood setting.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing steps and ladders, reaching, twisting and bending on occasion with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be capable of performing PPE gowning procedures on a frequent basis to enter BioSafety Level II including safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory scrubs (pants and shirt) and facial mask (if required) on a regular basis.
• Must be able to extend arms outright for extended periods of time, periodically at intervals for up to 3 hours at a time.

Employee that does not interact with Healthcare Professionals Compliance with all policies of the company including without limitation the Cook Employee Manual, Cook Code of Conduct, Quality System Manual, Cook Electronic Information Policy and HIPAA regulations.

At Cook MyoSite, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Cook MyoSite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. This job description features the essential and critical functions of the position described and is not an exhaustive list of tasks and/or responsibilities. This may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.