QA Analyst

Job Description

Join our team as a QA Analyst, where your role will be pivotal in ensuring the success of our customers by maintaining quality through auditing, evaluation of raw materials, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Review Production Batch Records to maintain a world-class manufacturing control program with a focus on training and first-time accuracy.
• Ensure documentation records are accurate and compliant with GDP requirements.
• Maintain compliance with current SOPs, Work Instructions, and test procedures.
• Train personnel to improve compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Provide technical, process direction, and training to manufacturing personnel.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to foster a culture of quality and increase quality awareness.
• Document and investigate deviations and out-of-specification (OOS) situations.
• Proactively update SOPs, Work Instructions, controlled forms, and test methods to support improvements and compliance.
• Ensure product quality specifications and customer standards are met and maintained.
• Complete approvals to run as needed and ensure quality events are properly documented and escalated for effective decision-making.
• Ensure products meet specifications prior to release and maintain current reference and product standards.
• Utilize data to focus improvement efforts and meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately record data (cGMP) and pertinent information.
• Document OOS situations, determine root cause, and suggest solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain compliance with current regulatory expectations and practices (e.g., USP).
• Understand and maintain a culture of 'lean action' to eliminate waste throughout the department.
• Apply and utilize 'lean tools' to permanently implement improvements and institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 1-2+ years of experience in quality assurance from pharmaceutical, medical device, or cosmetics industries (consideration for food & beverage experience).
• Experience reviewing batch records and/or compounding records.

The role offers exposure to a variety of products, including beauty, bath & body, lip balms, skincare, sunscreens, and cleaning detergents. Benefits include accruable PTO, holiday pay, and sick pay.