Quality Management Specialist

Actalent; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO/Vacation

Disability coverage

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, OH is hiring a Quality Management Specialist to process quality records within the site QMS, track due dates, assign contributors, and ensure timely completion of workflow steps in the electronic system.

The role supports deviations, CAPAs, change controls and GDP-compliant documentation, coordinates across departments, follows SOPs and cGMP requirements, and works a hybrid schedule with training followed by partial remote work for a 6–9 month contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science field preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in the GMP industry.
• Experience following SOPs, FDA, or GMP protocols.
• Prior experience with QMS software, ideally Veeva.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative functions for deviations, CAPAs, change controls, continuous improvements, and effectiveness checks within Veeva to maintain and organize the site's in-process quality records.
• Communicate effectively between departments to ensure all operations have the required inspected materials.
• Accurately document results, observations, and procedures following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Escalate any non-conformance or deviations to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GMP experience

SOP adherence

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Science field

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Quality Management Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Management Specialist responsible for processing quality records within a Quality Management System. This role involves supporting compliance with site procedural requirements, including maintaining record due dates, assigning key record contributors, and ensuring timely completion of workflow steps within the electronic quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative functions for deviations, CAPAs, change controls, continuous improvements, and effectiveness checks within Veeva to maintain and organize the site's in-process quality records.
• Communicate effectively between departments to ensure all operations have the required inspected materials.
• Accurately document results, observations, and procedures following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Escalate any non-conformance or deviations to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a Science field preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in the GMP industry.
• Experience following SOPs, FDA, or GMP protocols.
• Prior experience with QMS Software, ideally Veeva.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance, CAPA, deviation management, investigation, and analysis.

Work Environment

This is a desk-based role with the flexibility to work from home after completing training. The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with flexibility required for starting earlier or ending later on some days. Occasional weekend work for 2-3 hours and rotating holiday shifts are expected. This is currently a 6-9 month long contract with potential for extension depending on workload/performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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