Senior Specialist QA OTF Support

Catalent; Harmans (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

8 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Catalent is hiring for a Senior Specialist QA OTF in Harmans, MD. The role focuses on QA oversight of GMP manufacturing for cell banks, bulk drug substance, and finished drug product, with 75% time on the manufacturing floor to ensure compliant operations.

The position requires a strong GMP/regulatory background, hands-on QA activities, and collaboration with Manufacturing and support teams. Salary ranges reflect MD market norms and include a bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Quality Assurance support for GMP manufacturing
• On-floor activities including room release and process observation
• Review and approval batch documentation and GMP records

Responsibilities

• Provide QA floor oversight of GMP operations, spend majority on the floor
• Review batch records and deviations; ensure regulatory compliance
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Guide personnel on internal procedures and regulatory requirements

Skills

QA on-the-floor oversight

GMP compliance

Documentation review

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree in science/engineering/biotech

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/biotech

Tools

LIMS

MS Office/Reports

Job description

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.

Senior Specialist QA OTF

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 Specialist QA OTF Support to join our team. This role provides Quality Assurance support for GMP manufacturing of master and working cell banks, biological bulk drug substance, and finished drug product for human use. You will ensure compliance by observing manufacturing operations and reviewing documentation on the floor. The position focuses on maintaining quality standards, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements for biological products.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

Location: Harmans, MD - BWI

100% Onsite

The Role

• Provide dedicated QA quality floor oversight of GMP operations for manufacturing of cell banks, bulk drug substance, and final drug product, spending 75% of the day on the floor
• Perform QA on-the-floor activities including room release, observing critical processes, reviewing batch documentation in real time, and resolving issues during manufacturing
• Partner with Manufacturing and other support teams
• Perform Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) visual inspection of drug product
• Review and approve batch documents for media and buffer preparation solutions
• Generate or revise GMP documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures, Master Batch Record review, and SMPs
• Compile deviations observed on the floor and ensure timely completion
• Perform audits of manufacturing and support areas, including in-process batch record review for adherence to internal procedures and Good Documentation Practices
• Make quality decisions with limited oversight
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in site and corporate quality and process improvement initiatives
• Guide personnel involved in GMP operations on compliance, internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Actively participate in training activities and manage individual training plan
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Biotech field with 2–4 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Manufacturing within biologics, biopharmaceuticals, or a regulated industry, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Biotech field with 4–6 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Manufacturing within biologics, biopharmaceuticals, or a regulated industry
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, biological regulations per 21 CFR Parts 600s, ICH Guidelines, and EU GMPs
• Knowledge and/or exposure to biological manufacturing processes including microbial and cell culture cell banking, fermentation/cell culture, purification, and fill/finish
• Ability to apply basic scientific and regulatory principles to solve operational and routine quality tasks
• Familiarity with electronic systems and ability to develop and produce reports using Microsoft products
• Creative individual with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
• Ability to quickly learn new manufacturing processes supporting new clients
• Able to work in a team setting and independently under supervision
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment to meet client deadlines
  
  
  

Preferred Skills & Background

• Knowledge of LIMS, Master Control, and Trackwise systems preferred
  
  
  

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $105,000 – $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
  
  
  

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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