Senior QA Associate

KVK Tech, Inc.; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Childcare expense reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus eligibility

Annual merit increases

Paid Time Off and flexible holidays

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Newtown, PA is looking for a Senior QA Associate to enhance quality systems and compliance. The role requires 5-8 years of QA experience, with a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and expertise in deviation management. Responsibilities include managing investigations and coordinating audits. Strong technical writing and analytical skills are essential. The position offers a full-time role with competitive benefits including a 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of pharmaceutical QA experience, preferably in oral solid dosage manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in deviation investigations, CAPA management, change controls, and technical documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of cGMP, data integrity principles, and ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and manage deviations, investigations, and CAPAs to ensure compliance.
• Conduct structured root-cause analyses and develop corrective actions.
• Provide QA support during internal audits and FDA inspections.

Skills

Deviation investigations

CAPA management

Technical documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

MasterControl

TrackWise

Veeva

Job description

Senior QA Associate

KVK Tech is seeking a Senior QA Associate to join our team in Newtown, PA.

The Senior QA Associate will serve as a key Quality Systems subject matter expert (SME), supporting multiple core elements of the site Quality Management System (QMS), including deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints, document control, and quality event trending. This role acts as a cross‑functional QA partner to Manufacturing, Packaging, QC, and Engineering, ensuring that all quality records are accurate, compliant, and scientifically justified. The ideal candidate will be a strong technical writer with deep QMS experience, capable of leading complex investigations, supporting audits and inspections, and driving continuous improvement across oral solid dosage operations.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and manage deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and complaint records to ensure compliance with cGMP and data integrity expectations.
• Conduct structured root‑cause analyses and develop scientifically justified corrective and preventive actions.
• Author, revise, and review controlled documents, including SOPs, batch records, protocols, reports, and risk assessments.
• Perform trend analysis of key quality metrics to identify systemic issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide QA support during internal audits, customer audits, and FDA inspections by preparing documentation and offering subject‑matter expertise.
• Collaborate across operations to resolve documentation issues and ensure compliant execution of quality‑related activities.
• Support training efforts by assisting in the development and communication of investigation‑writing and QMS best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Engineering.
• 5–8 years of pharmaceutical QA experience, preferably within oral solid dosage manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in deviation investigations, CAPA management, change controls, and technical documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of cGMP, data integrity principles, and ICH guidelines.
• Proficiency with electronic QMS platforms (such as MasterControl, TrackWise, or Veeva) and strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Childcare expense reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Annual merit increases
• Paid Time Off and flexible holidays

KVK Tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We encourage you to apply if you feel that you are a match! We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing