Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance

Cardinal Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

401k savings plan

Wage access before pay day

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Dallas, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support cGMP compliant manufacture of PET radiopharmaceuticals. This night shift role reviews cGMP documentation, supports product release, and collaborates with operations to uphold quality systems.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in science and QA, strong English communication, and ISO familiarity. Travel up to 25% may be required; salary range anticipated $68,500 to $88,020 with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in related science field preferred; 1-2 years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or cGMP regulated environment preferred.
• Pharmaceutical or medical device experience a plus.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• ISO experience a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 30-45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Handles cGMP documentation review related to product release, facilities and equipment, material controls, laboratory controls, packaging and labeling, and production & process controls.
• Establishes and reports metrics related products and processes as deemed necessary by the Regional Quality Manager (RQM).
• Ensures the site manufactures products to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 212 (cGMP).
• Handles and ensures quality of documentation (control, retention, and archival) to support cGMP activities.
• Engages and collaborates with operations department to drive quality system and cGMP requirements.
• Performs product release activities per cGMP requirements.
• Reports quality system issues to the RQM and others as necessary. This includes timely escalation of discrepancies upon identification.

Skills

Quality Assurance

cGMP

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

What Quality Assurance contributes to Cardinal Health Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications. Quality Assurance develops and implements a compliant and cost effective quality system that assures products and services are reliable, safe and effective. This job family provides oversight of production/manufacturing activities, training to operational and quality control personnel, and educates business leaders on Quality policies and procedures and ensures that all products and services are properly reviewed for quality and documented. Cardinal Health Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Manufacturing Services is responsible for manufacturing PET radiopharmaceuticals to enhance patient treatment through improved disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Handles cGMP documentation review related to product release, facilities and equipment, material controls, laboratory controls, packaging and labeling, and production & process controls.
• Establishes and reports metrics related products and processes as deemed necessary by the Regional Quality Manager (RQM).
• Ensures the site manufactures products to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 212 (cGMP).
• Handles and ensures quality of documentation (control, retention, and archival) to support cGMP activities.
• Engages and collaborates with operations department to drive quality system and cGMP requirements.
• Performs product release activities per cGMP requirements.
• Reports quality system issues to the RQM and others as necessary. This includes timely escalation of discrepancies upon identification.

Schedule Onsite in Dallas, TX. 40 hours per week. This is a night position. Typically, Monday – Friday between either 2:00 am -10:00 am or 6:00 am-2:00 pm and every other Saturday. Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts or schedules based on business need. Candidate must be comfortable staying until work is completed each business day. Work hours may be subject to change. Position may require approximately 25% travel to provide QA coverage when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in related science field preferred 1-2 years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or cGMP regulated environment preferred Pharmaceutical or medical device experience a plus.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• ISO experience a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 30-45 lbs.

Work Environment The primary work environment consists of a manufacturing pharmacy which must be kept clean, orderly, properly lighted and maintained in optimum operating condition. Employees handle radioactive materials and are exposed to very low amounts of radiation that are deemed safe by current standards. The facility is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory group. Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and he/she will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range: $68,500.00-$88,020.00 Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background.

We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day.

With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.