Quality Specialist

Aptar; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 71,500 - 96,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Quality Specialist in Gibsonia. This role involves overseeing audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and enhancing inspection readiness. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3+ years of experience in a regulated industry. The position offers competitive compensation and innovative benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a regulated industry.
• Internal Auditor certificate in one or more ISO Standards preferred.
• Experience with applicable standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and planning of client audits.
• Conduct internal QA audits and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to improve inspection readiness.

Skills

Proficient in quality assurance processes and audit management

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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Improving Health through Science and Technology! At Gateway Analytical, an Aptar Pharma company, we specialize in Drug Delivery offering Innovative Devices, Services and Solutions focused on Patient Experience. Aptar Pharma is part of Aptar Group, a global leader of dispensing systems for the packaging industry. Aptar Pharma has been setting the standard in drug delivery for decades providing health technology solutions and services enabling effective patient treatment. Be You, Be Aptar

We have an exciting new opportunity as Quality Specialist for Gateway Analytical to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of both internal and external audits. This role involves responding to audit findings, ensuring compliance to quality standards, and leading efforts to enhance inspection readiness. Quality Specialist plays a pivotal role in developing and enhancing audit management processes and systems to ensure continuous regulatory compliance.

As a Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for:

Planning and Hosting Client Audits:

• Lead the preparation and planning of client audits.
• Coordinate schedules, gather necessary documentation, and ensure efficient audit processes.
• Manage client inquiries and facilitate communication between clients and internal teams during audits.
• Respond to audit reports by leading internal reviews and driving the resolution of client audit findings through CAPA records.

Internal and External Audits:

• Conduct and lead internal QA audits, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Support vendor/supplier audits by coordinating data collection and report generation.
• Conduct regulatory gap assessments, identifying and addressing potential compliance issues.

Inspection Readiness:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve inspection readiness by maintaining accurate documentation and implementing QA best practices.
• Lead ongoing projects aimed at improving audit processes and overall compliance readiness.

Project Review:

• Reviewing and approving raw data, reports, and other supporting documents.
• Halting work when serious quality deficiencies are found or suspected
• Performing final quality closure reviews

Training

• Assisting in new hire training and other Quality related training
• Supporting Quality records (e.g., Deviations, CAPAs, Change Control, OOS) as needed.
• All duties as assigned by management

What we are looking for

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, ISO), quality assurance, audit coordination, or related fields.
• Certification/Licensure/Qualification: Internal Auditor certificate in one or more ISO Standards would be preferred.
• Training: Lead Audit or training

Skills:

• Proficient in quality assurance (QA) processes and audit management.
• Gateway Analytical is regulated by the FDA and EMA and accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 17025. Experience with applicable standards is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• A keen interest in a fast-paced scientific learning environment with an emphasis on applyingnew skills.
• Basic laboratory equipment knowledge, word processing skills, team-oriented and strong work ethic.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside
• .Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k plan with Company matching benefit, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and more

Compensation and Base Annual Pay

Aptar Pharma offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary or base hourly rate determined by many factors including the role, experience, knowledge, skill set and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

The typical base annual salary range for the position of Quality Specialist II to the specific work location of: Gibsonia, PA region is USD $71,500 to $96,500 per year. Additional details about total compensation and benefits are provided during the hiring process.

BE YOU, BE APTAR! Aptar is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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