Senior QC Incoming Inspector — Materials Release Leader

Anika; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Health savings account

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Anika is seeking a Senior QC Incoming Inspector in Bedford, MA to lead material inspection, disposition, and release activities for raw materials and components used in manufacturing. You will ensure regulatory compliance and provide expert guidance on GDP and quality system processes.

You will mentor QC Inspectors, review MPS and DHRs, and drive documentation accuracy while supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment or QA/QC role.
• Experience reviewing quality documentation and material inspection, disposition, or release activities.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and quality system processes.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook; ERP usage for inventory movements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves material inspection documentation and MPS for material release.
• Mentors QC Materials Inspectors I and II with guidance and training.
• Coordinates annual retain inspections and required retesting activities.
• Performs reverification for returned products per procedures.
• Reviews source inspection docs including DHRs for compliance.
• Participates in OOS investigations and material rejection investigations as needed.
• Authors and revises SOPs, MPS, and controlled documents.
• Initiates Document Change Requests for improvements.
• Maintains GDP-compliant records and training for procedures.
• Supports internal and regulatory audits with documentation and inspection input.
• Contributes to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Ability to balance priorities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/scientific education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Anika is seeking a Senior QC Incoming Inspector in Bedford, MA to lead material inspection, disposition, and release activities for raw materials and components used in manufacturing. You will ensure regulatory compliance and provide expert guidance on GDP and quality system processes.

You will mentor QC Inspectors, review MPS and DHRs, and drive documentation accuracy while supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.