Title: Senior Associate Quality Assurance Location: Fully onsite at Thousand Oaks, CA Duration: 3 year (potential extension)
Must be flexible as it is possible worker will start on any shift. Rotate every 6 months. DAY 7 AM - 8 PM or 6AM to 5PM SWING 1 PM to Midnight NIGHT SHIFT 7 PM - 8 AM Will change based on the business they are supporting Can rotate every 6 months
Summary: This position supports Client's Quality Assurance program under the Plant QA organization providing daily oversight of the Drug Substance manufacturing areas. Under general supervision, the role provides support and compliance oversight to Manufacturing and Facilities & Engineering areas/staff in the execution of their processes, procedures, and use of quality systems. Duties include purposeful presence on the floor, electronic batch record review, SOP revision & approval, work order approval, and quality approval of minor deviations and CAPA records. Responsibilities will include evaluation of compliance issues, providing recommendations, and assuring progress of quality records to completion. The Sr. Associate will also represent functional area for the Drug Substance Quality Assurance department in the execution of projects necessary to achieve departmental operational goals and will work in a team matrix environment.
Preferred Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or related science field. • Demonstrated ability to perform GMP operations including following detailed SOPS, maintaining training, and good documentation practices. Also, ability to make Quality based decisions in order to ensure compliance. • Experience managing projects through to completion & meeting timelines. • Evaluating documentation and operations according to company procedures. • Experience working with Quality Systems, Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at one time/ Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) • Demonstrated ability to work as both a team player and independently • Display leadership attributes and drive improvement initiatives.
Day to Day Responsibilities: This role supports Client's Quality Assurance program providing daily oversight of Drug Substance manufacturing facilities at Thousand Oaks. Under general supervision, the role provides support and compliance oversight to MFG and F&E staff in the execution of their processes, procedures, and use of quality systems. Duties include electronic batch record review, batch record review, SOP and MP revision approval, work order approval, and quality approval of non-conformances and CAPAs. Responsibilities will include evaluation of compliance issues, providing recommendations, and assuring progress of quality records to completion. The incumbent will also represent functional area quality for the Bulk Quality Assurance department in the execution of projects necessary to achieve departmental operational excellence goals and will work in a team matrix environment. Basic Qualifications
Master degree
OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience
OR Associate degree and 6 years of experience
OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
Experience working with Quality Systems / QA
BATCH RECORD EXPERIENCE
Plant Quality Assurance providing quality oversight to manufacturing
Looking for someone who can work cross functionally amongst many different teams and be comfortable with shifting priorities as the business needs change.
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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.
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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: $33.00/hr.
