Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Senior Quality Assurance Scientist

Job Description

As a Senior Quality Assurance Scientist, you will support Reagent Manufacturing by focusing on ensuring product quality and compliance within a manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and compliance of data revisions to instructions for use (IFUs) and change orders related to label revisions, while providing QA support to the reagent manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

Ensure strict adherence to design change procedures, relevant corporate policies, and global regulations (e.g., FDA QSR).

Provide guidance and make decisions to prevent deviations or non-conformances.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, contain, and disposition non-conforming products.

Interact effectively with development, technical operations, and manufacturing personnel to uphold quality standards, minimize rework and waste, and maximize product satisfaction.

Establish and drive daily management actions for quality processes that align with broader initiatives.

Evaluate quality system performance and lead continuous improvement events to enhance process efficiency.

Essential Skills

Experience in laboratory, pH, formulation, and reagent preparation.

Bachelor's degree in science or a related field.

4+ years of experience in quality assurance or a related field.

Previous experience with electronic documentation systems, particularly those handling PDF files.

1+ year of experience in a regulated industry.

High attention to detail and critical thinking skills, verified by references.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Strong communication skills.

Experience in continuous improvement processes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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