Senior QA Specialist – Quality Systems

Kelly Services; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical seeks a Senior Quality Assurance / Quality Systems professional for an onsite contract in Gaithersburg, MD. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in QA/QS, with strong CAPA, change control, audits, supplier quality, and FDA readiness experience.

The role is contract-based (3–6 months) with a 40-hour week, day shift, and no supervisory responsibilities. This position supports regulated life sciences activities and regulatory readiness efforts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Systems.
• Experience in GxP-regulated environments (pharma/biotech/medical devices).
• Strong knowledge of CAPA, change control, audits, supplier quality, and document management.

Responsibilities

• Review and close change controls and client notifications.
• Assess and approve CAPAs and effectiveness checks.
• Review and approve eQMS documents including validation docs, SOPs, QC specs, and method/facility validations.
• Conduct and support supplier quality audits and supplier change notifications.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Systems

Regulatory readiness

CAPA

Audits

eQMS

Job description

Senior Quality Assurance / Quality Systems Consultant

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance / Quality Systems professional for an onsite contract opportunity with a leading life sciences organization in Gaithersburg, MD .

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance / Quality Systems Consultant


• Location: Gaithersburg, MD


• Work Arrangement: Onsite


• Contract: 3–6 months initially


• Schedule: 40 hours per week


• Shift: Day Shift


• Pay Rate: $70–$76/hour


• Employment Type: Contract


• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Overview

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quality Assurance / Quality Systems professional to support a broad range of quality and compliance activities within a regulated life sciences environment.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Systems and a strong background in quality systems, supplier quality, audits, CAPA, change controls, and regulatory readiness.

This opportunity is appropriate for candidates ranging from Senior QA to Senior Manager QA level . While the role requires a high level of expertise and independent decision-making, there are no direct supervisory responsibilities .

Key Responsibilities

• Review and close change controls , including client notifications associated with change controls.


• Assess and approve CAPAs and effectiveness checks.


• Review and approve documents within the eQMS , including:


• Validation documentation


• Risk assessments


• SOPs


• QC specifications


• Method validations


• Facility validations


• EMPQ


• APS


• Other quality and validation documentation


• Conduct and/or support supplier quality audits .


• Review and approve supplier change notifications related to Supplier Quality.


• Conduct internal audits and review associated responses.


• Review and complete assessments of supplier-initiated notifications , including evaluation of potential product impact.


• Support FDA readiness activities , including compiling gap assessments and working with cross-functional teams on remediation efforts.


• Provide Quality support for additional projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Systems.


• Experience within a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences environment .


• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems, including CAPA, change control, audits, supplier quality, and document management .


• Experience reviewing and approving validation and quality documentation .


• Experience with supplier quality and supplier audits .


• Experience supporting FDA readiness, inspections, or regulatory gap assessments .


• Strong understanding of applicable FDA/GxP requirements and quality regulations .


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


• Candidates with experience ranging from Senior QA through Senior Manager QA are encouraged to apply.


• No people-management responsibilities are associated with this position.#P1

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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