URGENTLY HIRING: Quality Analyst

Actalent; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Quality Analyst I for a desk-based role in Vandalia, OH, supporting a regenerative medicine laboratory. The role focuses on documentation review, CAPA tracking, NCR management, and preparing quality reports in a regulated setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a life sciences degree and have 6–12 months or more of experience in a highly regulated environment, working with GDP/CGMP requirements to ensure compliance and consistent quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant industry experience with GMP, GDP, or GxP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review batch production records as part of lot release.
• Coordinate and track CAPA, NCR, and Deviation records.
• Support environmental monitoring testing programs.
• Assist problem solving and root cause analysis for quality events.
• Ensure timely release of QC and environmental monitoring reports.
• Provide QMS operations support across CGMP departments.
• Perform QC activities at processing or distribution sites.

Skills

CAPA coordination

Quality documentation

Regulatory compliance

Non-conforming material handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science or related field

Tools

CAPA tracking tools

GxP governance software

Job description

We are actively hiring for Quality Analysts to support a regenerative medicine laboratory here in the north Dayton, OH area. This role will primarily involve reviewing documentation to support the lab, coordinating and tracking Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs), and other desk related duties. This role will not be in the lab, and will be more of a desk based role.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelors Degree in a scientific field and at minimum 6 months-1+ year of experience working in a highly regulated environment (food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, etc.).

Job Description

The Quality Analyst I performs quality control inspection and disposition of materials and products according to established specifications and regulatory requirements. This role conducts inspections using appropriate measuring instruments and methods, manages non-conforming materials and products within the established Quality System, and ensures adherence to applicable FDA, OSHA, and ISO regulations and standards. The position involves working under limited supervision, supporting lot release activities, and contributing to continuous improvement of quality processes in a rapidly growing, state-of-the-art facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews of batch production records and manufacturing records as part of lot release activities.
• Coordinate and track Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Non-Conforming Report (NCR), and Deviation records, ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
• Coordinate and track the site environmental monitoring (EM) testing program.
• Assist teams in coordinating problem solving and root cause analysis for quality events.
• Ensure the development, review, and release of quarterly environmental monitoring trending reports and promptly escape significant trends to management.
• Provide input based on knowledge and experience with batch release requirements.
• Provide Quality Management System (QMS) operations support to all current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) departments.
• Perform Quality Control activities at processing or distribution sites, including incoming material inspections, in-process inspections, and finished product inspections.
• Inspect a range of products including medical devices, sterile processed human tissue-based products, unprocessed human tissue, component supplies, and labeling materials.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of Quality Control activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Provide support related to gowning qualification and training.
• Ensure timely issuance, review, and approval of microbiology and environmental monitoring testing results.
• Interface with colleagues to ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented for recurring product or process discrepancies.
• Assist in the review and approval of equipment qualifications.
• Assist in the review of calibration and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist in hosting onsite regulatory audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a Life Science discipline or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant industry experience with GMP, GDP, or GxP within a medical device, pharmaceutical, or tissue commercial organization preferred.

Shifts Available

• 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm
• 3rd Shift: Monday - Friday, 11pm - 7:30am

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vandalia, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vandalia,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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