Specialist, Global Systems & Standards

564 Marken LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement program

Paid time off

Job summary

United Parcel Service, Inc. in Chicago’s UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics seeks a Quality Assurance professional to monitor the distribution center's Quality System, ensuring compliance with drug, medical device, and local regulations while training staff and maintaining procedures.

The role initiates corrective actions, supports audits, and collaborates with clients to maintain regulatory conformity across the facility’s processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within pharmaceutical, healthcare or food industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent is required.
• QPIC/AQPIC designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures staff are trained in GMP and job functions.
• Writes and revises SOPs as required.
• Conducts facility inspections and records findings.
• Coordinates corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Supports external audits and regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Pharmaceutical, healthcare or food

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science related field

QPIC/AQPIC designation

Tools

QPIC designation

Job description

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level. Job Description: Together, we are Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics. As the clinical and advanced therapy part of UPS Healthcare, we reach patients faster, with greater scalability and access to new pathways throughout the supply chain. With our One UPS advantage and comprehensive service portfolio, including Polar Speed's in-network pharmacies, we are optimally positioned to keep our clients competitive in an increasingly complex market.

Job Summary

This position monitors the overall Quality System status of the distribution center. This position acts in compliance to drug, medical device, and local regulations. Ensures quality processes are maintained through the implementation of procedures, training, and regular inspections.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all staff is trained in their respective job functions, including GMP.
• Writes and revises Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Conducts regular inspections of the facility and recordkeeping, including summarization and reporting of findings.
• Coordinate or assist with corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Communicates with clients and provides information during external audits Liaises with Health Canada officials during regulatory audits.
• Provides feedback and assistance to Customer/Client QA related questions and concerns.
• Monitors the processes and systems within the Department to ensure regulatory compliance and effective operation.
• Investigates discrepancies and problems, and advise the appropriate individuals of the findings.
• Assists in development of pro‑active strategies as a preemptive measure against potential future problems with systems or processes.
• Completes NCR reports and change control requests and provide necessary follow‑up.
• Performs maintenance, support, and continuous improvements of Quality Systems.
• QPIC designation duties.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical, healthcare or food industry experience - Preferred
• Quality Assurance experience - Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science related field (or internationally comparable degree) required
• QPIC/AQPIC designation - Preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $26.25 per hour to $49.00 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience.

• Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Employee Type

Permanent

Other Criteria

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Pay Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $26.25/hr to $49.00/hr. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate’s work experience.

Company Overview

In 1907, two teenage entrepreneurs in a Seattle basement started with a $100 loan and created what would become the world’s largest package delivery service. Today, operating in more than 220 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. UPS and its more than 500,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safe, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.