Senior Professional Quality Assurance

Versiti Blood Center of Ohio; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with 7% match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Versiti Blood Center of Ohio is actively seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to provide expert support to our Quality team. This hybrid role will focus on ensuring compliance, aiding in the development of quality systems, and enhancing service lines. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with a preferred Master’s, and have substantial experience in quality assurance particularly in medical fields.

The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to crucial improvements in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality management systems, or related fields.
• Experience in blood banking, pharmaceutical, or medical devices preferred.
• Knowledge of GxP requirements and FDA Quality System Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Manager in executing Quality Plan and ensuring compliance.
• Identify quality system improvements and review metrics.
• Conduct problem surveillance and work with customers on issue resolution.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in quality systems

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management systems

Job description

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognizes the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world‑renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life‑saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

This role provides advanced specialist support in the corresponding quality field and acts as a senior member of the Quality team to meet the goals and objectives of the department and potentially other service lines. Works to support the development and communication of the overall Versiti quality program. Ensures that all Versiti service lines receive guidance and support from Quality to enable them to obtain organizational goals.

Position would be hybrid in Dayton, Monday - Friday.

Total Rewards Package

Compensation

The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Benefits

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full‑time regular employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short‑ and Long‑term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Core Quality Responsibilities: Supports Manager in executing the Quality Plan and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards; identifies and develops quality system improvements; integrates continuous improvement practices adopted by Versiti into quality systems, education, and improvement activities; supports internal/external assessments as assigned and facilitates optimal communication between the department and the inspector/assessors; reviews charts, tables, etc. to analyze quality metrics; identifies areas requiring action based on quality metrics; communicates and works collaboratively with service lines to develop appropriate actions; may review and approve standard operating procedures, validation plans and results, corrective action plans associated with events, and other required documents for compliance as required; may review regulatory and standards changes/updates for impact on existing processes and communicate changes/updates to service line management; may review, analyze, approve, and monitor events logged in event management system, including adequacy of investigation, quality of documentation, and appropriateness of corrective and preventative actions; reviews events to assess impact to products/test results.
• Specific Senior Quality Assurance Specialist Responsibilities: Identify emerging events in the applicable service line(s) and assess product, donor, patient, and/or customer impact and risk; conduct problem surveillance (event reports, audit deficiencies, customer complaints, supplier recalls, etc.) and work with customers to effectively resolve problems; perform review of nonconforming products; participate in decisions to determine product suitability for use, distribution, or recall; support organizational projects from a quality perspective and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner; ensure applicable service lines comply with the requirements of the quality management system, as applicable; serve as back up support to other Quality Assurance Specialists; actively participate in training, continuous improvement activities and Lean initiatives; may be responsible for leading/mentoring junior level Quality personnel in daily activities; perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or Quality leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (in Clinical Laboratory Science, life sciences, engineering with science minor, scientific discipline, or allied health science discipline) required.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 4-6 years (5+ years) of experience in related field required.
• 1-3 years (3+ years) of experience with a master's degree required.
• Experience in QMS, QA, QC, or Quality Auditing preferably in an environment such as blood banking, pharmaceutical, medical devices, or a hospital, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge in a specialized field and broad knowledge of several related disciplines within a function required.
• Involves the use of broad theoretical knowledge or advanced knowledge of a highly specialized field and their interrelationships required.
• Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines, directs the application of existing principles, and guides development of new policies and ideas required.
• Focuses on providing detailed analyses and applying results to improve business operations required.
• Requires advanced knowledge and application of external standards and regulations that impact related disciplines required.
• Advanced knowledge of GxP requirements such as Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) required.
• Knowledge of using professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a variety of problems works on problems of moderate scope required.
• Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices normally receives general instruction required.
• Strong communication and business acumen skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Possess strong attention to detail required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Quality Certifications highly preferred (i.e., ASQ CQA, ASQ CMQ/OE, ASQ CQE) preferred.

Tools and Technology

• Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet) required.
• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required.
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.