Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Reviews and approves Change Requests, Reactive Maintenance, Deviations / CAPA as assigned.
• Assist with validations as assigned.
• Review records and forms to ensure compliance with established LSL procedures and regulations.
• Maintain Quality files as applicable : Scan, Save to appropriate online storage, file.
• Perform warehouse walkthroughs to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, compliant manner.
• Be a part of the internal audit team and assist in external audits.
• Assist with the DEA program.
• Assist QA Supervisor and CQCU in developing plans and programs for process improvement.
• Interact with state and federal agencies, clients, and corporate quality group.
• Plan and present Quality System information to internal and external groups.
• Work with Quality Systems and all levels of facility personnel to achieve company quality standards.
• Perform Holds and Releases as directed by clients which can include template downloads as needed.
• Assist in the Returns, Damage and Recall processes.
• Review and approve inventory adjustments.
• Notify QA Supervisor and CQCU of any unusual trends.
• Perform training on Quality related documents when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Science, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a quality role, preferably in a logistics setting
• Conversant with cGMPs, Quality Systems, and CAPAs
• Strong understanding of a 3PL business, audits and complaints procedures
• Medical Device, Pharma and DEA experienced preferred
• Knowledge of electronic document systems
• Demonstration of the following :
• Effective time management skills,
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills,
• Ability to conduct appropriate research as needed,
• Strong presentation skills,
• Attention to detail and organization,
• Critical thinking, and
• Interest in working in a fast-paced environment.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE :

• Deftly navigate through Quality and Warehouse Management Systems with training CQ, Tecsys Elite, WebCTRL
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills : Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Certified auditor training per ASQ or ISO (preferred)
• Demonstrated skills and practice of Six Sigma / statistics and process capability / FMEA
• Conversant with cGMPs, Quality Systems and CAPAs per 21 CFR 210 / 211 and 820
• Verifiable aptitude of FDA, OSHA and DEA regulations
• Intermediate public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (ie. background check and drug screen)
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL / VISUAL DEMANDS

• Work is light to medium in nature with frequent walking to perform assigned tasks.
• Must be able to safely conduct occasional lifting of 25 - 50 lbs
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and solve inquiries and issues expeditiously and efficiently.
• Must be able to read at a distance, close to the eyes, and at arm’s length with or without correction.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Activities occur within a typical office environment
• 25% of time will be spent in a warehouse setting
• 15 % of time will be spent on key entry

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

• Equipment : Laptop computer, cell phone, fax machine, copier, and desk phone
• Systems : Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, WebCTRL (Temperature Monitoring Software), TECSYS (WMS Warehouse Management System), and MQ1 (Quality Management Software)
30+ days ago