Quality Assurance Specialist II job at Planet Group Newark, CA, US

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Specialist II is an intermediate level position with hands-on QA experience.
Under moderate supervision, the individual will be working primarily on quality systems, the reserve sample program, and incoming attribute inspections.
The individual will also assist in the quality operations area, such as batch record and quality control data review, line clearances, AQL inspection, and will interact with cross-functional groups such as Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform a wide variety of quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with internal procedures, applicable US and international regulatory requirements for biologic drug substances and drug products under clinical development.
Assist in the management of the reserve sample program.
Perform incoming quality attribute inspections.
Review, approve, and track closure of the change controls, deviations, quality investigations, and CAPAs.
Prepare quality system metrics.
Review and disposition of incoming raw materials.
May support quality operations as needed (e.g., review executed records such as batch records/quality control data or equipment qualifications; perform line clearance and product inspection; review other records under supervision such as change control requests, deviations, lab investigations, environmental monitoring excursions, proposed CAPAs).
Support continuous improvement of quality systems. Author new, revise existing department procedures and/or forms.
Assist in internal compliance audits as needed.
Provide inspection readiness support and assist during inspections by regulatory authorities or other third parties.
Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA).
The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job.
The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a “qualified individual with a disability” in all aspects of the employment relationship.
A “qualified individual with a disability” is “an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job.”

Physical Demands:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 4 years of experience performing quality functions in pharmaceutical and/or biotech-related fields.
Some working knowledge of quality systems cGMP standards applicable to clinical biologics DS and DP.
Works under moderate supervision.
Ability to independently analyze and reconcile simple issues.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with minimal instruction on routine work and moderate instruction on new assignments.
Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS (I.E., COMPUTER):

Proficient with commonly used word processing, database systems, and other software.

Education:

BS or equivalent in biology, chemistry, or related science or equivalent experience.

Pay Rate Range: $25-45/hr depending on experience

Contract work,