Senior QC Compliance Specialist

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion culture

Paid time off + 8 holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Harmans, MD is seeking a Senior QC Compliance Specialist to lead investigations, deviations, and CAPAs, ensuring GMP compliance and continuous improvement of quality systems in the analytical lab.

You will produce management reports, support QC metrics, and participate in internal audits, site-wide quality initiatives, and audit readiness. This role is 100% onsite at Harmans, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or life sciences with 3–5 years in quality/compliance.
• Experience with analytical and/or bioanalytical testing processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory principles with ability to enhance quality systems; Lean familiarity is desirable.
• Experience with GMPs and regulatory guidelines (ICH, USP, EU GMPs).
• Proficiency with electronic systems (LIMS/EDMS/ERP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support timely initiation, documentation, and closure of QC CAPAs, investigations, deviations, and change controls.
• Track and trend QC analytical metrics and provide management reports identifying risks.
• Collaborate on QC CAPA effectiveness evaluations using quantitative/qualitative measures.
• Maintain tracking mechanisms to support QC analytical metrics.
• Monitor QC systems for compliance and improvements; provide compliance support to QC.
• Participate in QC compliance remediation plans and implementations.
• Assist with GMP documentation generation and revision (SOPs).
• Establish and execute a laboratory audit readiness program for ongoing compliance.
• Participate in QC internal audits as applicable.
• Contribute to site quality and process improvement initiatives and represent QC Analytical on project teams.
• Provide protocol generation and execution support for facility qualifications and startups.

Skills

QC Compliance

CAPA investigations

Deviation handling

Documentation control

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Tools

LIMS

EDMS

ERP systems

Job description

Senior QC Compliance Specialist

About Site

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.

The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.

Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior QC Compliance Specialist to join our team supporting compliance in the Quality Control Analytical Laboratory. This role involves authoring, managing, and tracking investigations, events, deviations, and other quality records. The position also supports compiling, trending, and reporting key quality metrics for management accountability. The successful candidate will help ensure adherence to regulatory standards and continuous improvement of quality systems for GMP manufacturing of biological products.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Location: Harmans, MD - BWI
100% Onsite

The Role

• Support and ensure timely initiation, documentation, and closure of QC CAPAs, investigations, deviations, and change controls.
• Track and trend aspects of Quality Control Systems and provide management reports identifying risks and trends.
• Collaborate with the Quality Systems group to perform QC CAPA effectiveness evaluations using quantitative and qualitative measures.
• Maintain tracking mechanisms to support QC analytical metrics.
• Monitor and review QC systems and procedures for compliance, quality improvements, and efficiency, providing compliance support to the QC department.
• Participate in QC compliance remediation plans and implementation.
• Assist with the generation and revision of GMP documentation such as standard operating procedures.
• Establish and execute a laboratory audit readiness program to ensure continuous compliance.
• Participate in QC internal audits as applicable.
• Contribute to site quality and process improvement initiatives and represent QC Analytical on project teams.
• Provide protocol generation and execution support for facility and utility qualifications and startups.
• Other duties, as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or other life sciences discipline with 3–5 years of experience in a quality or compliance function.
• Experience with analytical and/or bioanalytical testing processes.
• Knowledge of scientific and regulatory principles with the ability to enhance quality systems; exposure to Lean Operational Excellence methodologies is highly desirable.
• Experience working in electronic systems such as Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Experience with the development, review, and approval of CAPAs, deviations, and investigations within the pharmaceutical or biologics industry, especially in analytical or bioanalytical laboratories.
• Experience with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Guidelines, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), and European Union (EU) GMPs.
• Quick to learn and navigate electronic systems, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in fast-paced environments while applying strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Experience with ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA, pH, osmolality, appearance, CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, and HPLC.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $100,000 – $120,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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