Specialist I, Quality Assurance

Specialist I, Quality Assurance is responsible for assisting management with the maintenance of the Quality Systems at SGS. Assignments are generally provided by a Team Leader or Manager. The Quality Assurance Specialist must be sensitive to the demanding regulatory compliance requirements attending to the operation of a pharmaceutical testing laboratory. This job also requires the ability to demonstrate a high commitment to interpersonal relations.

• Provides support to technical staff in their efforts to ensure that routine testing submitted by clients is completed within established parameters governing turnaround time, quality specifications, etc.
• Performs routine testing in conjunction with client-specific projects
• Approves and issues Certificate of Analysis and signs on cGMP related reports
• Participates in departmental and/or company-wide projects designed to improve the nature of SGS client services
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to train on applicable general SOPs pertaining to the Analytical Laboratory
• Participates in general staff training sessions as these are scheduled
• Participates in departmental efforts directed toward equipment maintenance and calibration
• Adheres to relevant SGS SOPs governing official records and documentation.
• Compliance with applicable SOPs related to the handling of customer complaints

B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or equivalent experience required

• 0-2 years of experience preferably in Life Sciences supporting cGMP Operations
• Thorough knowledge of scientific principles is requires

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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