Job Details
Posting Number: PG196058TM
Position Number: 48SM71
Position Type: Temporary
Essential Job Duties:
As a temporary QA Specialist, your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Quality Systems & Guidance: Provide direction and set clear expectations for ACT facility employees regarding the execution of quality processes.
- Document Control: Help manage the critical document control system. Ensure all facility documents are revised, made effective, and archived in a controlled manner.
- Batch Record Management: Assist in the creation and issuance of batch records and required process forms. Complete initial reviews of executed batch records, identify necessary corrections, and collaborate with teams to resolve issues.
- Deviations & CAPA: Initiate and investigate deviations related to manufacturing and product release. Identify effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to improve overall processes.
- Validation Support: Direct others executing validation work, review completed work, and ensure all tasks align with the established plan.
- Metrics & KPIs: Track QA system progress through internal auditing and tracking/trending manufacturing errors to support Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Material Release: Inspect incoming materials to ensure they meet all technical specifications for manufacturing use.
- Technical Writing: Act as a writer and resource for policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), forms, worksheets, and job aids.
- Collaboration & Training: Serve as a liaison for manufacturing projects and assist in training other QA/QC team members on quality systems.
Is Time Limited: Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length: TBD
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Other Work/Responsibilities: Other duties as needed.
Minimum Experience/Education:
- Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
- Experience: A minimum of two to three years of experience working within a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role inside a regulated manufacturing environment (such as Good Manufacturing Practices / GMP).
- Core Skills: Demonstrated experience with initial batch record review, document control processes, and standard technical writing (including standard operating procedures and worksheets).
- Investigation Aptitude: Proven experience initiating and documenting deviations or non-conformances within a production setting.
- Compliance: Ability to complete necessary Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) modules and maintain strictly mandated annual competencies.
Department Required Skills:
- Experience: Proven experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role within a regulated manufacturing environment (experience in cellular therapy is highly valued).
- Technical Skills: Proficient with Electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS). Experience with MasterControl is highly beneficial.
- Core Competencies: Strong technical writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to investigate root causes effectively.
- Compliance: Ability to maintain annual competencies in required quality functions and remain current with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Learning Management System (LMS) modules.
- Professional Development: Willingness to participate in a minimum of five hours of continuing education annually in cellular therapy or quality topics.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
- Industry Specifics: Prior experience working specifically within cellular therapy, biologics, or blood banking facilities.
- System Expertise: Direct, hands-on experience utilizing MasterControl or a similar electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).
- Validation Knowledge: Experience overseeing or reviewing validation protocols and executed work packages against an established project plan.
- Advanced Technical Writing: Experience leading root-cause analysis investigations and authoring Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.
- Continuous Improvement: Familiarity tracking manufacturing errors and analyzing metrics to support corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Required License or Certification: N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?: No
Commercial Driver's License Required?: No
Anticipated Hiring Range: $33.65/hourly
Job Open Date: 06/16/2026
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