Quality Specialist

JLL; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

JLL in New Albany, Ohio is seeking a Quality Specialist to support pharmaceutical facility maintenance in a regulated environment. You will partner with JLL leadership, client QA, and operations to maintain inspection readiness, drive compliance, and support continuous improvement.

The role requires strong documentation discipline and GMP expertise. You will coach cross-functional teams, manage deviations and CAPA, and ensure alignment with FDA/EU regulations and ALCOA+ data integrity principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical field.
• 3+ years in pharma/biotech/life sciences with GMP.
• 1–2 years in QA, regulatory compliance, deviation management, or audit support.
• Strong computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical abilities to diagnose and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute cGMP quality compliance programs for facilities maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance operations meet FDA, EU, and regulatory expectations.
• Review and approve documentation aligned with SOPs and change controls.
• Support GDP and compliant maintenance workflows.
• Conduct self-inspections and walk-throughs for inspection readiness.
• Track quality events and CAPA with root-cause analysis.
• Coach JLL staff on cGMP, quality systems, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with client QA and operations to align on KPIs.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Quality systems software

Job description

What this job involves:

The Quality Specialist provides comprehensive quality assurance support for facility maintenance operations in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role ensures that JLL and client procedures, FDA regulations, and applicable global quality standards are consistently met. The Quality Specialist partners closely with JLL leadership, technical teams, and client Quality Assurance to maintain inspection readiness, drive compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position is highly visible and requires strong documentation discipline, technical understanding of GMP environments, and the ability to coach and influence cross‑functional teams.

Quality Specialist - JLL

What this job involves:

The Quality Specialist provides comprehensive quality assurance support for facility maintenance operations in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role ensures that JLL and client procedures, FDA regulations, and applicable global quality standards are consistently met. The Quality Specialist partners closely with JLL leadership, technical teams, and client Quality Assurance to maintain inspection readiness, drive compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position is highly visible and requires strong documentation discipline, technical understanding of GMP environments, and the ability to coach and influence cross‑functional teams.

A hospitality mindset is fundamental to delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our client. We seek candidates who excel in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintain high standards of accuracy, and adapt quickly to resolve challenges.

What your day to day will look like:

Quality Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Execute cGMP quality compliance programs for facilities maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance operations comply with FDA, EU, and other applicable regulatory expectations.
• Review, approve, and support high‑quality documentation aligned with SOPs, change controls, and cGMP requirements.
• Support maintenance teams in proper use of documentation, good documentation practices (GDP), and execution of compliant maintenance workflows.

Audit Readiness & Self-Assessments

• Conduct routine self-inspections and facility walk-throughs to maintain continuous state of inspection readiness.
• Identify quality risks and partner with operations to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections, client audits, and internal quality reviews.

Training & Personnel Qualification

• Develop and update training materials for facilities maintenance personnel.
• Maintain personnel qualification and training records in accordance with site procedures.
• Train, mentor, and coach JLL staff on cGMP expectations, quality systems, SOP adherence, and regulatory standards.

Quality Event Tracking & CAPA Support

• Track quality events, deviations, and observations to ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Partner with operations leadership to drive effective root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, reliability, and operational performance.

Stakeholder & Client Collaboration

• Serve as a key interface with client Quality Assurance personnel.
• Ensure alignment on documentation practices, SOP updates, and regulatory procedures.
• Support achievement of quality KPIs defined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings, quality reviews, and operational planning sessions.

Documentation & Systems

• Maintain high-quality documentation consistent with ALCOA+ data integrity principles.
• Utilize and support documentation control systems, maintenance systems, and quality‑related software tools.
• Support change management processes and ensure governance around controlled documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or life sciences environments operating under GMP regulations.
• 1–2 years of experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, deviation management, or audit support.
• Strong computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities—able to diagnose issues, evaluate options, and drive effective resolutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Auditing experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with documentation control systems, building control/maintenance systems, and change‑control processes.
• Background in facilities maintenance operations in GMP settings.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing training content for technical teams.
• Familiarity with customer satisfaction survey processes and quality KPI management.
• Professional certifications such as ASQ, RAC, IFM, or cGMP‑related credentials.

Location:

Onsite - New Albany, Ohio

Work Shift:

Monday to Friday, 2nd shift. 12pm to 8pm or 3pm to 11pm

Salary/Comp:

$67,000 to $97,000 + 7.5% bonus

Work Environment:

GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing campus. May require occasional after‑hours support during audits, investigations, or operational needs.

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.