Quality Assurance Specialist - Cincinnati, OH

Siemens Healthineers AG; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parking/public transportation

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG is seeking a Quality Specialist to strengthen QA oversight for a US site manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals. You will drive GMP investigations, CAPAs, batch release activities and audits, while mentoring staff and supporting FDA inspections.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of QA experience in a regulated environment, familiarity with 21 CFR Parts 211/212, and strong problem-solving with attention to detail. Travel 10–25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in QA within 21 CFR Part 211/212 regulated industry.
• Expertise in problem solving, root cause analysis and CAPA management.
• Ability to identify procedural gaps and mitigate compliance risk.
• Experience interpreting regulatory policies and guidance documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight for a US-based site manufacturing and distributing PET sterile injectables.
• Focus on GMP investigations, CAPAs, change control, batch release, and record reviews.
• Support on-site training/mentoring and host FDA inspections.
• Act as SME on assigned QA topics and contribute to policy updates.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and QA metrics management.
• Oversee site quality metrics, reduce batch record corrections and failed batches.
• Perform internal form review, inventory checks, and staff qualification observations.

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Audit experience

Training/mentoring

Data integrity

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Join the global leader shaping the future of PET imaging.

AtSiemens Healthineers, we operate the world’s largest PET radiopharmaceutical network — delivering over1 million doses annuallywith a>99% fulfillment rateand supporting more than 2,800 imaging centers worldwide.

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Providing Quality oversight of a US based site that manufactures and distributes radioactive sterile injectables (PET) per 21 CFR Part 212 and USP 825 for Siemens Healthineers - Radiopharma.
• Focusing on GMP Investigations and CAPA’s, change management, batch release and batch record reviews, site Quality audits and data integrity audits to support Radiopharma's Quality oversight functions.
• Provide on-site support for the purposes of training/mentoring, performing internal and 3rd party quality audits and to host/support FDA inspections.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on assigned topics providing input on policies, procedures and decisions related to those topics.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Manage quality metrics at the site, including focusing on reduction of batch record corrections, investigations, failed batches due to operator error and other quality metrics as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities include internal form review, inventory management, observations of staff qualifications and facility inspection.

This position may suit you best ifyou are familiar with what is below and would like to do develop your career with Healthineers.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferably sterile drug manufacturing) and/or PET radiopharmaceuticals per 21 CFR Part 212 and Part 11 and/or USP 825.
• Experience in interpreting regulatory policies and guidance documents and can correctly apply them as appropriate to related activities.
• Are an expert in the quality assurance disciplines of problem-solving root cause analysis, investigation writing, and management of corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify procedural gaps and product risk and where appropriate, recommend contingency plans and strategies to mitigate compliance.
• You have completed studies in Microbiology and/or Analytical Chemistry
• Experience with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Flexibility to travel.

Required skills to have for the success of this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (i.e., biology, chemistry, microbiology, pharmacy, etc.) is preferred or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be a creative problem solver with the ability to reprioritize multiple times per day while working at the speed of business and delivering results on time.
• Willing to travel 10% - 25%.
• Relevant QA experience for 3-5 years in a 21 CFR Part 211 or 212 regulated industry.

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

$89,220 - $122,672

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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