Senior Quality Auditor

CFS; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k match

PTO

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Quality Auditor in Muskegon, MI. The role onsite focuses on GLP compliance, audits of studies and facilities, and strengthening quality systems across research operations.

You will lead QA activities, support regulatory inspections, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement with scientific and operational teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years QA experience in GLP-regulated studies.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, OECD and GLP regulations.
• Experience auditing protocols, reports and facilities.
• Ability to review data and documentation for quality.
• Strong technical writing and audit reporting skills.
• Understanding of lab operations and study conduct.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process audits of laboratory studies and activities.
• Review protocols, amendments, raw data and final reports for compliance.
• Lead QA activities supporting multi-site studies.
• Perform facility inspections and process-based audits.
• Maintain the QA Master Schedule and quality records.
• Review SOPs and equipment qualification records.
• Represent QA during sponsor audits and inspections.
• Lead CSV and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance efforts.
• Participate in supplier qualification and vendor audits.
• Track and report audit findings and CAPA outcomes.
• Train staff on GLP requirements and quality practices.
• Support annual facility audits and inspection readiness.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GLP knowledge

Regulatory inspections

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences

Tools

Computer System Validation (CSV)

Job description

Position: Senior Quality Auditor

Salary: $90,000-$115,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k match, PTO

Location: Muskegon, MI | Onsite

Overview of the Senior Quality Auditor Position: The Senior Quality Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations and maintaining the integrity of quality systems across laboratory and research operations. This position is responsible for conducting audits of studies, protocols, reports, facilities, and processes while partnering with laboratory leadership to strengthen compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of GLP-regulated environments, enjoys identifying opportunities for process improvement, and has experience supporting regulatory inspections, CAPA programs, and quality system enhancements. This role offers the opportunity to influence quality culture, support strategic initiatives, and work closely with scientific, operational, and regulatory stakeholders.

Responsibilities Of The Senior Quality Auditor

• Conduct in-process audits of laboratory studies and operational activities.
• Review and audit protocols, amendments, raw data, and final study reports for compliance.
• Lead Quality Assurance activities supporting multi-site studies.
• Perform facility inspections and process-based audits across laboratory operations.
• Maintain and oversee the Quality Assurance Master Schedule.
• Review SOPs, equipment qualification records, and quality documentation.
• Represent Quality Assurance during sponsor audits and regulatory inspections.
• Lead or support Computer System Validation (CSV) initiatives and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance activities.
• Participate in supplier qualification and vendor audits.
• Track, trend, and report audit findings, deviations, and quality metrics.
• Lead CAPA investigations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and mentor employees on GLP requirements and quality best practices.
• Serve as backup Archivist and support document retention activities as needed.
• Support annual facility audits and overall inspection readiness programs.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen quality systems and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Experience Of The Senior Quality Auditor

• 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience supporting GLP-regulated studies and laboratory environments.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, OECD, and GLP regulations and quality system requirements.
• Experience conducting protocol, report, process, and facility audits.
• Experience reviewing laboratory data, study documentation, and quality records.
• Strong technical writing and audit reporting skills.
• Understanding of laboratory operations, study conduct, and research workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related field preferred.

Bonus Experience Of The Senior Quality Auditor

• Computer System Validation (CSV) experience.
• Experience supporting 21 CFR Part 11 compliance initiatives.
• RQAP certification through the Society of Quality Assurance (SQA).
• Lead auditor experience supporting multi-site studies.
• Experience participating in regulatory inspections and agency interactions.
• CAPA leadership and quality improvement program experience.
• Archive management and records retention experience.
• Experience within CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or research laboratory environments.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Play a key role in maintaining quality and compliance across critical research and laboratory operations.
• Work closely with scientific, operational, and executive leadership teams.
• Influence quality systems, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to Computer System Validation, supplier audits, regulatory inspections, and multi-site study oversight.
• Join an organization committed to quality, compliance, and professional growth.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product quality, regulatory success, and organizational performance.