Quality Engineer III

RXinsider LTD.; Middletown (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Vision plan

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

RXinsider LTD. seeks a Quality Engineer III to uphold quality excellence and regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations in Middletown, VA.

You will lead investigations, support process validation and remediation, drive continuous improvement, and ensure GMP/ISO compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams; travel up to 25% may be required. The role requires advanced technical knowledge in quality systems, risk assessment, CAPA, and change control, with strong

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience in QA within a regulated industry (pharma/med device/biotech).
• ASQ certifications (CQE/CQA) desired.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO 13485/9001, and regulatory requirements (FDA/EMA).
• Experience with process validation, including protocol execution and qualification.
• Experience leading remediation, gap assessments, and corrective actions.
• Expertise in CAPA, deviation management, change control, and risk management.
• Proficient in documentation control, internal/external audits, and QC tools.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Up to 25% travel; additional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality excellence and regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Lead investigations, support process validation and remediation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain GMP/ISO compliance.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to resolve quality issues and manage CAPAs.
• Support audits, quality initiatives, and risk assessments.

Skills

cGMP

ISO 13485

Process validation

CAPA management

Deviation management

Change control

Risk management

FMEA

Document control

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Advanced degree in QA or related field

Tools

Quality Management Software

MS Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

As a Quality Engineer III, you'll help ensure quality excellence and regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations. You'll help ensure our products meet the highest standards while supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. This role combines technical expertise with quality oversight to maintain robust quality management systems, lead investigations, support process validation and remediation activities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure GMP/ISO compliance.

You'll work with multiple teams to resolve quality issues, conduct risk assessments, manage CAPAs, support validation and remediation programs, support audits, and implement quality initiatives. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to interface effectively with internal teams and external customers/regulators. You'll help establish and maintain quality standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and compliance.

This position is based in Middletown, VA. Relocation assistance is not provided.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in quality assurance within a regulated industry, such as pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotech
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related technical field
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) desired
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO 13485/9001, and applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.)
• Experience with process validation, including protocol execution, process qualification, continued process verification, and validation deviation management
• Experience leading quality and compliance remediation, including gap assessments, corrective actions, effectiveness checks, and remediation plans
• Expertise in quality systems, including:
• CAPA and deviation management
• Change control
• Risk management and FMEA
• Document control
• Internal and external auditing
• Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with quality management software and MS Office
• Experience with equipment, process, and cleaning validation
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability, trending, and quality tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and broad perspective
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
• May require up to 25% travel
• Additional language skills may be beneficial
• Must be able to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening requirements for the position.

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $75,800.00–$113,675.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards