Specialist Quality Assurance
Spectraforce
Easton, Pennsylvania
3 hours ago
Job Description
Job Title: Specialist Quality Assurance
Location: Easton, PA, 18043
Duration: 18 months (Possible extension)
Description
ONSITE AT: Easton, Pennsylvania reporting daily. The candidate will physically work on-site at Langham Logistics, a third-party GMP-compliant warehouse in Pennsylvania.
Expected hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of QA experience ****specifically involving raw materials*****in a GMP-regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or other life sciences industries. A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred; master’s candidates may be considered, but Ph.D.-level talent may be too senior for the scope. This role is physically active and requires passing an eye exam, lifting materials (~40 lbs), and consistent gowning (jumpsuit, scrubs, goggles). While officially remote (per internal classification), the worker must be onsite daily. Candidates must be local or self-relocate, no exceptions. Strong attention to detail, comfort in a warehouse environment, and GMP compliance experience are essential. Avoid candidates seeking remote-only work or lacking QA/GMP/raw material background.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all operations comply with relevant regulations and Client requirements, including Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and Good Documentation Practices
• Conduct sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials, assess documentation, and determine disposition
• Compile and review documentation associated with receipt, storage, incoming inspection, and distribution
• Perform routine Quality Assurance assessments and provide direct operational oversight
• Provide expert advice on quality matters to operational teams and cross-functional groups
• Ensure staff complete necessary training related to Client’s business operations
• Approve GMP processes, procedures, documents, and records, addressing deviations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and validation records as required
• Achieve established metric targets and develop standardized approaches for tracking progress
• Collaborate with Logistic Service Providers (LSPs) to maintain service levels and identify areas for performance enhancement
• Represent the Quality Unit during audits and inspections, directly interacting with regulatory agencies
• Support internal and external audits and inspections as a member of the audit/inspection team
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse cultures, both verbally and in writing
• Academic background in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Applied Engineering, or Manufacturing Technologies
• Prior experience overseeing QA in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, validation, and engineering functions
• Expertise in managing deviations, change controls, and CAPAs
• Proficiency in Veeva, SM LIMS, and ERP systems
• Knowledge of industry standards (GMP, GDP, Import/Export)
• Commitment to exemplifying Client’s core values
• Demonstrated self-leadership and motivation
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Ability to evaluate compliance issues and engage with regulatory inspectors
• Experience managing multiple priorities within a dynamic environment
• Direct experience with drug substances and/or drug products
• Advanced problem-solving abilities and capacity for scientific, risk-based decision-making
• Track record of representing an organization during regulatory interactions
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree OR Master degree and 3 years of experience OR Bachelor degree and 5 years of experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
1) QA experience ****specifically involving raw materials*****in a GMP-regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or other life sciences industries
2) Requires passing an eye exam, lifting materials (~40 lbs), and consistent gowning (jumpsuit, scrubs, goggles).
3) Strong attention to detail, comfort in a warehouse environment, and GMP compliance experience are essential.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
1) Support GMP/GDP operations
2) Work closely with other functional areas and suppliers to resolve issues, compile documentation, and support other QA personnel.
3) Perform quality oversight assessments
4) Perform incoming raw material sampling and inspection.
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: $ 31.57/hr.
Location: Easton, PA, 18043
Duration: 18 months (Possible extension)
Description
ONSITE AT: Easton, Pennsylvania reporting daily. The candidate will physically work on-site at Langham Logistics, a third-party GMP-compliant warehouse in Pennsylvania.
Expected hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of QA experience ****specifically involving raw materials*****in a GMP-regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or other life sciences industries. A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred; master’s candidates may be considered, but Ph.D.-level talent may be too senior for the scope. This role is physically active and requires passing an eye exam, lifting materials (~40 lbs), and consistent gowning (jumpsuit, scrubs, goggles). While officially remote (per internal classification), the worker must be onsite daily. Candidates must be local or self-relocate, no exceptions. Strong attention to detail, comfort in a warehouse environment, and GMP compliance experience are essential. Avoid candidates seeking remote-only work or lacking QA/GMP/raw material background.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all operations comply with relevant regulations and Client requirements, including Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and Good Documentation Practices
• Conduct sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials, assess documentation, and determine disposition
• Compile and review documentation associated with receipt, storage, incoming inspection, and distribution
• Perform routine Quality Assurance assessments and provide direct operational oversight
• Provide expert advice on quality matters to operational teams and cross-functional groups
• Ensure staff complete necessary training related to Client’s business operations
• Approve GMP processes, procedures, documents, and records, addressing deviations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and validation records as required
• Achieve established metric targets and develop standardized approaches for tracking progress
• Collaborate with Logistic Service Providers (LSPs) to maintain service levels and identify areas for performance enhancement
• Represent the Quality Unit during audits and inspections, directly interacting with regulatory agencies
• Support internal and external audits and inspections as a member of the audit/inspection team
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse cultures, both verbally and in writing
• Academic background in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Applied Engineering, or Manufacturing Technologies
• Prior experience overseeing QA in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, validation, and engineering functions
• Expertise in managing deviations, change controls, and CAPAs
• Proficiency in Veeva, SM LIMS, and ERP systems
• Knowledge of industry standards (GMP, GDP, Import/Export)
• Commitment to exemplifying Client’s core values
• Demonstrated self-leadership and motivation
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Ability to evaluate compliance issues and engage with regulatory inspectors
• Experience managing multiple priorities within a dynamic environment
• Direct experience with drug substances and/or drug products
• Advanced problem-solving abilities and capacity for scientific, risk-based decision-making
• Track record of representing an organization during regulatory interactions
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree OR Master degree and 3 years of experience OR Bachelor degree and 5 years of experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
1) QA experience ****specifically involving raw materials*****in a GMP-regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or other life sciences industries
2) Requires passing an eye exam, lifting materials (~40 lbs), and consistent gowning (jumpsuit, scrubs, goggles).
3) Strong attention to detail, comfort in a warehouse environment, and GMP compliance experience are essential.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
1) Support GMP/GDP operations
2) Work closely with other functional areas and suppliers to resolve issues, compile documentation, and support other QA personnel.
3) Perform quality oversight assessments
4) Perform incoming raw material sampling and inspection.
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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: $ 31.57/hr.