Quality Specialist - I (Assistant)

The Fountain Group; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an entry-level Quality Specialist I (Assistant) in Wilson, NC to perform routine quality testing and inspection of incoming pharmaceutical packaging components, including HDPE bottles, foils, films, and plastic caps. The role involves laboratory testing, data entry, GMP documentation, investigation support, and participation in root cause analysis activities.

Responsibilities include inspecting incoming components with calipers, Magna-Mike, FTIR and balances;

Qualifications

• Must have lab testing, QA documentation, and data entry experience.
• GMP/compliance knowledge and recordkeeping fundamentals.
• Exposure to QC workflows, inspections, or investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming component inspections and laboratory testing with calipers, Magna-Mike, FTIR and balances.
• Enter test results and inspection data into LabWare.
• Maintain GMP-compliant laboratory documentation and records.
• Participate in quality investigations, root cause analysis, and daily tier meetings.
• Troubleshoot basic lab instruments and equipment.
• Support revisions to procedures, quality notifications, and audit activities.

Skills

Laboratory testing

GMP documentation

Inspection equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering or related field

Associate degree + 3 years pharma

High school diploma + 5 years pharma

Tools

LabWare LIMS

SAP

GLIMS

Job description

The Fountain Group iscurrently seeking a Quality Specialist I (Assistant)for a prominent client of ours. This position is located at Wilson, NC.Details for the position are as follows:
Quality Specialist I (Assistant)
Location: Wilson, NC
Pay Rate: $27/hr
Duration: 1-Year Contract (Extension Potential)
Shift: Normal Day Shift

Job Description

Seeking an entry-level Quality Specialist I to perform routine quality testing and inspection of incoming pharmaceutical packaging components, including HDPE bottles, foils, films, and plastic caps. Responsibilities include laboratory testing, data entry, GMP documentation, investigation support, and participation in root cause analysis activities.

• Perform incoming component inspections and laboratory testing using calipers, Magna-Mike instruments, FTIR, and balances.

• Enter laboratory test results and inspection data into LabWare.

• Maintain accurate GMP-compliant laboratory documentation and records.

• Participate in quality investigations, root cause analysis, and daily tier meetings.

• Perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and testing equipment.

• Support procedure revisions, quality notifications, and audit-related activities as needed.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field; entry-level candidates considered.

• Associate degree with at least 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.

• High school diploma with at least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to learn laboratory testing procedures, quality processes, and inspection equipment.

• Knowledge of GMP documentation and laboratory recordkeeping.

• Experience or academic exposure to laboratory testing, incoming component inspection, or quality control.

Preferred Skills

• Approximately 1 year of pharmaceutical industry experience.

• Working knowledge of SAP and LabWare laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

• Familiarity with GLIMS.

• Hands-on experience with calipers, tabletop scribers, FTIR, and balances.

• Knowledge of ANSI sampling plans and sampling procedures.

• Technical writing experience for procedure revisions and quality notifications.

• Exposure to internal or agency audits, quality investigations, and root cause analysis.