Quality Assurance Coordinator

Avantor; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Paris, KY is hiring a Quality Assurance Coordinator for a full-time, onsite role supporting second shift (3:30pm–12:00am EST). The position requires a high school diploma and emphasizes QA in manufacturing, audits, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and auditors, perform inspections, maintain records, and support corrective actions to ensure product quality and compliance with FDA and cGMP standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in quality assurance within manufacturing preferred, incl. auditing activities.

Responsibilities

• Match MPOs and bench sheets for finished goods and perform audits.
• Release materials in IMS and maintain MPO audit logs.
• Maintain filing and storage of quality records.
• Print, cut, count, verify, package, and issue label packets according to production schedules.
• Issue packaging jobs to production.
• Maintain the stability storage area and collect monthly stability samples.
• Perform internal audits as scheduled.
• Maintain inventory quality status and support MRB activities.
• Manage hazardous and universal waste per local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactiveness

Independent work

Professionalism

Software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our Quality Department! This is a full-time, onsite position based at our Paris, KY facility and scheduled to support second shift operations. The working hours for this role will be Monday – Friday, 3:30pm – 12:00am EST.

• Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Experience: No minimum years of experience required; Experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, including auditing activities, is preferred.
• Strong familiarity and understanding of regulatory and quality assurance procedures, systems, and operations.
• Collaboration Tool: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP highly preferred.
• Familiarity with chemical nomenclature and manufacturing terminology.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP requirements.

How you will thrive and create an impact

The Coordinator will ensure product quality and regulatory compliance by executing quality assurance processes, conducting inspections, reviewing documentation, and monitoring production activities. Partners cross-functionally with manufacturing, suppliers, and auditors to resolve quality issues, support corrective actions, and maintain compliance standards. Continuously improves testing methods and quality procedures to support new products, address deviations, and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements.

• Match MPOs and bench sheets for finished goods and perform audits of job packets
• Release materials in IMS and maintain MPO audit logs, including audit metrics and results
• Maintain filing and storage of quality records
• Print, cut, count, verify, package, and issue label packets according to production schedules
• Issue packaging jobs to production
• Maintain the stability storage area and collect monthly stability samples
• Perform internal audits as scheduled
• Maintain inventory quality status and support Material Review Board (MRB) activities
• Manage hazardous and universal waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Sound judgment and professionalism
• Ability to learn and navigate multiple software systems

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery in the work environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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