Quality Assurance Associate I

Cook Medical; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook MyoSite invites applications for a Quality Assurance Associate I. The role focuses on detailed QA reviews of batch records and ensuring regulatory compliance, with emphasis on cGMP and GLP practices.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in life sciences (or 6 years QA experience) and proficient MS Office skills, with the ability to work in a hybrid lab-office setting in Pittsburgh. You will disposition batches and support quality initiatives across teams.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in life sciences or 6 years QA experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve documentation associated with incoming biopsies and materials.
• Review and approve records in support of cGMP operations.
• Create batch records, labels, and perform label verification.
• Disposition batches and perform quality reviews of batch records.
• Participate in risk assessments and investigate reports.
• Train and develop related QA activities; maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure compliance and quality.
• Maintain GLP/cGMP environment and follow procedures.

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 performs 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.