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Job Description
Description:
Title :
Specialist Quality Assurance Duration:
6
Months Location:
Easton, Pennsylvania
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, potential for second shift, Monday-Friday.
Description:
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. Top 3 must haves: Warehousing Raw material incoming inspection and sampling Raw material disposition
Responsibilities:
Ensure that all operations comply with relevant regulations and 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 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) 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 MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $35.00 - 36.00 per hour . Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance], [dental insurance], [vision insurance], [401(k) retirement plan], [life insurance], [long-term disability insurance], [short-term disability insurance], [paid parking/public transportation], [Paid time off], [Days/hours of paid sick and safe time], [Days/hours of paid vacation time], [Weeks of paid parental leave], [Paid holidays annually], [any additional benefits applicable].
