QA Specialist II/III (Pharma)

Astrix Inc

β€’ $72K β€” $120K *
Vista, CA 92084In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred
  • 3-5 years of QA experience for QA II; 5-7 years for QA III
  • Strong experience reviewing batch records in GMP environments
  • Understanding of GMP documentation practices
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage large volumes of documentation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed review of production batch records for GMP compliance
  • Review extensive documentation packages from hundreds to thousands of pages
  • Examine chromatograms and supporting analytical documentation for accuracy
  • Identify discrepancies, deviations, or compliance issues and escalate findings
  • Support quality systems activities including documentation review and record verification
  • Verify scanned records prior to archival
  • Maintain organization and archival of GMP documentation
  • Provide support during internal and regulatory audits
  • Assist with quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, QC, and Quality teams

Benefits

  • 1-year contract with potential for extension or conversion
  • Flexible start times based on production needs
  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment
  • Support in professional development through cross-functional interactions
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Pay Rate Low: 40 | Pay Rate High: 58

QA Specialist II / III

**MUST have QC data chromatogram review experience as well**

πŸ“ Location: Carlsbad, CA
πŸ•’ Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Flexible start times based on production needs; some team members begin as early as 6:00 AM)
πŸ’² Pay Range:
β€’ QA Specialist II: $35 - $45/hr
β€’ QA Specialist III: $45 - $58/hr
  • 1 year contract with possibility of extension/conversion

Key Responsibilities
β€’ Perform detailed review of production batch records to ensure compliance with GMP requirements and internal quality standards
β€’ Review highly detailed documentation packages ranging from several hundred to tens of thousands of pages
β€’ Review chromatograms and supporting analytical documentation for accuracy and completeness
β€’ Identify discrepancies, deviations, or compliance concerns and escalate findings to Quality Management
β€’ Support quality systems activities including documentation review, archiving, scanning, and record verification
β€’ Verify scans of batch production records (BPRs), chromatograms, and GMP documentation prior to archival
β€’ Maintain accurate organization and archival of GMP records and supporting documentation
β€’ Provide support during internal, customer, and regulatory audits
β€’ Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and quality system support activities
β€’ Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QC, and Quality teams to ensure compliance and documentation accuracy

Qualifications

QA Specialist II
β€’ Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred
β€’ 3-5 years of QA experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, or biopharma manufacturing environments

QA Specialist III
β€’ Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred
β€’ 5-7 years of QA experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, or biopharma manufacturing environments

Additional Requirements
β€’ Strong experience reviewing batch records within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
β€’ Strong understanding of GMP documentation practices and quality systems
β€’ Experience reviewing chromatograms strongly preferred
β€’ Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
β€’ Ability to manage large volumes of documentation in a fast-paced environment
β€’ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
β€’ Associate degree candidates with equivalent GMP experience will also be considered

Additional Information
β€’ Team Size: Approximately 10 employees
β€’ Reports To: QA Manager
β€’ Interview Process: One onsite interview (~1 hour) with quick decision turnaround
β€’ Start Date: ASAP

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