Quality Assurance (MQA) Specialist I - 2nd Shift

Kashiv BioSciences LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Benefits

401K

Cell Phone Allowance

Free Parking

Job summary

Kashiv BioSciences, LLC in the United States (Chicago area) is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist I to ensure cGMP compliance across materials, testing and documentation. The role focuses on QA review, batch documentation, root-cause investigations, and collaboration with manufacturing, labs and supply chain to maintain quality standards and regulatory readiness.

This onsite, second-shift position offers a base salary of $60,000–$65,000 with an 8% discretionary bonus and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• 0–2 years of quality assurance experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations (21 CFR 210/211).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, sampling and testing of incoming materials and components per procedures.
• Ensure smooth flow of raw materials and testing through follow-up with internal and external labs.
• Perform cleaning and sanitization of ISO 7 area and ISO 5 laminar flow hood per procedures.
• Review and release of raw materials and critical materials.
• Review manufacturing batch records and conduct shopfloor activities.
• Assist with quality event investigations and CAPA to ensure compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Kashiv BioSciences, LLC is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company. Kashiv BioSciences, LLC in the United States, and its subsidiary, Kashiv BioSciences Private Limited in India (together “Kashiv BioSciences”), operate together with robust infrastructure and highly skilled teams that provide global R&D, clinical, manufacturing, regulatory, and IP capabilities. We believe our people, partners, and shared purpose fuel our work to advance patient care and access to important medicines.

Job Type

Full-time

Position Summary

Kashiv BioSciences is a fully integrated biosciences company with an expanded and dynamic platform for growth, including advanced drug delivery technologies, biosimilars, prodrugs, and a large development pipeline.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, sampling and testing where applicable on all incoming materials, packaging components, and return good following detailed written procedures.
• Ensures smooth flow of raw material and critical material testing through routine follow-up with internal and external laboratories.
• Perform the cleaning and sanitization of ISO 7 area and ISO 5 Laminar flow hood, as per written procedures.
• Assigning and verification of expiry date and retest date for all the GMP raw materials through vendor COA and/or in-house COA.
• Perform review and release of Raw Materials and Critical Materials.
• Perform manufacturing batch record review and shopfloor activities like following AQL, Visual inspection of product, line inspection, receiving QA reserve samples, compiling data, etc.
• Review of documentation supporting batch, laboratory, warehouse, metrology, engineering, and validation activities to ensure they are complete and in compliance with company policies and procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Review of documentation supporting quality event system investigations (e.g., change control, deviations, out of specifications, complaints, etc.) prior to final disposition.
• Assist with quality assurance procedures governing the facility quality event system and ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, customer expectations, and company policies.
• Ensure quality events are appropriately cross-referenced and that completed events are included in batch documentation prior to final disposition.
• Perform quality assurance walk-through audits of manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse areas to ensure compliance with cGMP’s and company procedures.
• Provide backup for other Quality Assurance Specialist responsibilities.
• Assist and provide input as part of a project team to resolve quality and manufacturing issues and identify and implement corrective and preventive actions in a timely manner.
• Assist on broad spectrum of projects to support the needs of Quality Management.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as delegated by Quality Management.

Requirements

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Education

• A 4-year Bachelor’s degree, preferably in science or engineering discipline.

Experience

• 0-2 years of quality assurance experience in cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is required.
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations (21 CFR210/211) is required.

Special Skills

• Ability to work independently or in teams both within department and cross-functionally. Must be able to organize, plan, and manage assigned tasks to bring projects to completion.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented. Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize assignments.
• Must be able to coordinate projects and activities with other quality assurance staff.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience authoring technical reports and creation of templates.
• Must be able to utilize technical information appropriately to ensure documents produced are consistently clear, concise, accurate, and complete.

Compensation

• Quality Assurance (MQA) Specialist I – Base Salary Range and Yearly Bonus (0–2 years or more of manufacturing biologics/biosimilars Quality Assurance experience) - $60,000 to $65,000 (dependent on years of experience and fit for the position) with up to an 8% yearly (discretionary) cash bonus

Benefits/Perks

• Medical Insurance - Aetna
  • Prescription Drug Converge | Rx
  • Virtual Visits - Aetna/Teladoc
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental Insurance - Aetna
• Vision Insurance - VSP
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Supplemental Benefits
  • Legal Services
  • ID Theft Protection
  • Travel Assistance
• Value Added Benefits & Services
  • Health Advocate
  • Life Assistance Program (LAP)
  • Student Loan Assistance Program
• 401K
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
• Free Parking (Company Paid)
• Conveniently located next to the Metra, Green and Red Line
• One block east of the Chicago White Sox Stadium
• Less than 10 minutes away from Downtown Chicago

Hours

This position is onsite 5 days a week and is Shift C (Second Shift): 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM EST

Work Environment & Physical Demands

General work environment and physical demands as required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibility, if any:

No

This position description is not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

Kashiv BioSciences, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kashiv BioSciences, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.