Quality Systems Specialist

Actalent; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist I located in La Verne, CA for a contract, on-site role. The candidate will manage QC instrumentation, execute IOQPQ activities, calibrations, and routine maintenance while ensuring GMP and data integrity standards are upheld.

The role requires strong documentation control, cross-functional collaboration, and proficient MS Office skills. Prior experience in a regulated lab is preferred; the position is fully onsite with a 1st shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of relevant experience and a BS, or degree in related fields.
• Prior working experience in a regulated industry is a must.

Responsibilities

• Administers QC instrumentation including Installation, Operation and Performance Qualification (IOPQ), routine maintenance and calibration.
• Schedules and liaises with service providers, troubleshoots, and generates protocols and reports.
• Reviews data from instrument qualifications, repairs, maintenance and validation efforts.
• Performs troubleshooting or validation testing on lab equipment as needed.
• Populates Quality Metrics and supports procedural and validation document development.
• Participates in validation and manufacturing activities and cross-functional projects.

Skills

GMP experience

ALCOA principles

Data integrity

QMS knowledge

Documentation control

MS Office

Strong writing

Education

BS in related field

BS in Life Sciences

Tools

Empower

LIMS

Veeva Vault

IBM Maximo

CalMan

Job description

Quality Systems Specialist I

1st shift: Monday - Friday

TOP 3 Skills

• GMP experience: 2-4 years
• Previous experience in a Chemistry Lab preferred
• Strong Writing skills to assist with filling out assessments

Job Description (Day To Day Responsibilities)

• Primary administrative responsibility for management of QC Instrumentation including Installation, Operation and Performance Qualification (IOPQ), routine maintenance and repair, and calibration/re-calibration and qualification maintenance (QM).
• Other responsibilities include scheduling and liaising with service providers, general troubleshooting, protocol and report generation, and procedure generation and revision.
• Supports technical review of data generated from instrument qualifications, repairs, maintenance.
• May conduct troubleshooting or validation test script of lab equipment
• May populate Quality Metrics
• Supports procedural and validation lifecycle document development for QC analytical instrumentation
• Participates in validation and commercial/developmental manufacturing activities as required
• Participates in cross functional projects as team member

Required Capabilities (How will we measure fit?)

• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), principals of ALCOA and regulatory requirements for testing and validation pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding Data Integrity.
• Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Management Systems.
• Working experience with controlled document management, change management, and procedure updates preferred.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and good judgment.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Working experience in laboratory computerized systems such as Empower, LIMS, other equipment software, quality management software (, Veeva Vault, etc.) and/or computerized maintenance management systems (IBM Maximo, Cal Man, etc.) is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) applications

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of relevant experience and a BS, or degree in related fields
• Prior working experience in a regulated industry is a must

Culture Fit (Soft Skills)

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter capable of working independently
• Motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to articulate the needs of the team

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of La Verne, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 fully onsite position in La Verne,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.

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