Quality Assurance Specialist

Actalent; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist I in Plainville, MA to ensure GMP manufacturing operations and quality systems meet SOPs and regulatory requirements. You will oversee on-the-floor QA activities, review critical GMP documents, and support CAPAs, deviations, investigations, and change controls to maintain strong quality culture.

The role requires collaboration with Manufacturing and Quality Control, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• GMP knowledge and regulatory awareness required for daily QA oversight.
• Experience reviewing batch records and GMP documentation for accuracy.
• Familiarity with CAPA, deviations and change controls in a GMP environment.
• Ability to identify and elevate quality events and risks in a timely manner.
• Experience supporting internal and client audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-the-floor QA oversight of GMP manufacturing operations and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Review batch records and GMP documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls under senior QA guidance.
• Identify, document, and elevate compliance risks and quality events promptly.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and support functions to ensure QA alignment.
• Assist with internal and client audits and inspection readiness activities as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GMP regs and site procedures to apply in daily tasks.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Documentation

CAPA systems

Change controls

Investigations

Regulatory awareness

Audit support

Quality events management

Education

Bachelor degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist I Job Description The Quality Assurance Specialist I ensures that manufacturing operations and quality systems comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory requirements (FDA, EU, ICH), and industry standards at a GMP manufacturing site. This role provides on-the-floor Quality Assurance oversight, reviews critical GMP documentation, and supports key quality system activities such as investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls. The position actively contributes to maintaining and continuously improving the sites quality management system and quality culture through consistent application of quality processes and procedures. Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Perform on-the-floor Quality Assurance oversight of GMP manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Review executed batch records and GMP documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory and internal requirements.
• Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls under the guidance of sr. Quality Assurance staff.
• Identify, document, and elevate quality events, compliance risks, and atypical observations in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and other support functions to ensure consistent adherence to approved procedures and quality expectations.
• Support internal audits, client audits, and inspection readiness activities by providing documentation, explanations, and on-the-floor support as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable GMP regulations, site procedures, and quality systems, and apply this knowledge in daily activities.
• Support CAPA systems, change controls, risk management activities, and general quality oversight to drive continuous improvement.
• Review GMP documentation with strong attention to detail, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of the sites quality management system and quality culture through consistent use of quality processes and procedures.
• Use electronic quality systems and standard office applications to document, track, and report quality activities and issues.
• Support operations during non-standard hours when business needs require, helping to ensure uninterrupted quality oversight.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1+ years of GMP industry-related experience with a Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of FDA, EMA, and applicable GMP regulations and guidelines.
• Understanding of GMP manufacturing operations and quality systems within a regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with CAPA systems, change controls, and quality oversight activities.
• Ability to review GMP documentation, including batch records, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and change control processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for a regulated, documentation-heavy environment.
• Effective organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with electronic quality systems and Microsoft Office applications (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to identify, assess, and appropriately elevate compliance concerns and quality risks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferably in technology, engineering, microbiology, life sciences, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience are accepted.
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines and EU regulatory expectations for GMP environments.
• Experience supporting internal or client audits and regulatory inspection readiness activities.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and other support teams in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This is a day-shift role on a 12-hour rotating schedule. The schedule follows a two-week rotation: Week 1 consists of Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; Week 2 consists of Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Standard shift hours are approximately 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., including a 30-minute lunch period. The position requires routine presence in GMP manufacturing and controlled cleanroom environments, with strict adherence to gowning requirements and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with site procedures. Work involves frequent standing and walking on the manufacturing floor, as well as computer-based tasks for documentation and quality system activities. The role requires the ability to gown and work in classified manufacturing areas, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and maintain sufficient visual acuity to review documentation and perform quality inspections. The environment is highly regulated and process-driven, with a strong focus on quality culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and may require support during non-standard hours based on business needs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Plainville, MA.
Pay and Benefits

Pay and Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plainville, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plainville,MA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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