
Description
Associate Quality Specialist
Monday-Friday first shift with overtime expected (10-12 hour days)
Location: Morrisville NC
Hourly Pay Rate: $26-$40 depending on experience
Temp to hire contract role for 3-6 months-before converting to full time
Position Overview:
The Associate Quality Specialist will be responsible for leading, supporting, and ensuring the continued suitability of the Quality Management System (QMS). This role focuses on quality systems management in areas such as design control, validation, risk management, supplier management, process control, post-market surveillance, complaint handling, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), auditing, change control, document control, and training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance of the Quality System with both domestic and international regulations.
- Promote quality awareness and provide training across the organization on best practices, quality principles, and tools.
- Support the implementation of corporate policies and procedures related to quality, design control, risk management, process development, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA/ISO).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address product and process quality issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate inspections and testing of raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and environmental conditions.
- Design, develop, and maintain forms, instructions, and procedures for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
- Write, coordinate, and support the Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA), deviation, and change control systems.
- Support the document control and training systems to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Investigate, report, and resolve customer complaints.
- Conduct supplier audits and collaborate with suppliers to address corrective actions and requests for corrective actions.
- Coordinate and support the annual audit program; schedule, perform, and report on internal, external, and supplier audits.
- Compile and report quality metrics and post-market surveillance data in line with regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
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Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Engineering with at least one year of experience in a quality role supporting clinical research, pharmaceutical development, or IVD development; OR
- Associate's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience in a quality role.
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Skills and Qualifications:
- Thorough understanding of quality management principles, systems, tools, and standards.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
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