Quality Assurance Specialist - Global MES projects

Job Description

Job Descriptionjob summary:

Seeking an enthusiastic, results-oriented, and experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join the Quality Assurance (QA) team within the Worldwide Operations Manufacturing department.

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the global Manufacturing Execution System (MES) projects and initiatives to ensure compliance, quality assurance, and operational excellence in a GMP-regulated environment.

Work Schedule: Strong preference for candidates located in Eastern Standard Time (EST) to align with global teams

location: Telecommute
job type: Contract
salary: $33.86 - 39.84 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Ensure quality oversight and compliance for MES and PT project activities.
• Support validation and qualification efforts for computerized systems in alignment with GMP requirements.
• Review and approve documentation related to MES workflows, change controls, and deviations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met during system implementation.
• Participate in risk assessments and support mitigation strategies for quality-related issues.
• Ensure that quality processes and procedures are updated and aligned with project deliverables.
• Provide training and guidance on quality practices and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits and inspections by providing documentation and subject matter expertise.
• Monitor and report on quality metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with global quality standards and local regulatory requirements.

qualifications:

• Bachelor's (BS) or Masters (MS) degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• Four (4) to five (5) years of experience in a pharmaceutical quality assurance or related function.
• Minimim of one (1) to two (2) years of experience working with the MES platform.
• Proven experience in quality assurance within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting MES and process transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of validation principles and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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skills: Risk Assessment and Mitigation, IT Systems Validation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance (QA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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