Job Title:- Quality Assurance Specialist II Location:- Newark, CA (94560) Duration:- 6 Months
Essential Duties : • Perform a wide variety of quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with 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, and 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.
Experience: • Minimum 4 year’s 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 instructions 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.
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.” • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $41.00/hr.
