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Position Title: QA Associate I - Operations

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Department: Quality Assurance

Reporting To: Quality Assurance Operations Supervisor

Responsible For (Staff): No

The Quality Associate I - Operations is the first of two levels within the QA Associate jobfamily Theassociate I provides real-time QA support on the floor for GMP Manufacturing of drug product. The work scope includes floor oversight of manufacturing includingobservingcritical processes and performing AQL visual inspection,executedGMP documentation review and supporting other QA functions as needed.Real timecontinuous monitoring of manufacturing related systems and processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards, needed quality improvements, and safety/efficacy for phaseappropriate GMPmanufacture of drug products

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform QA On-the-Floor activities supporting client projects, including room release, auditing critical processes, reviewing documentation in real time, and resolving issues that occur during manufacturing

• Perform audits of manufacturing and support areas, including in-process batch record review for adherence to internal procedures and Good Documentation Practices

• Review executed Manufacturing Batch Records and supporting documentation for completeness,accuracyand compliance

• Support the evaluation and lot disposition of intermediates, finish bulk drugsubstanceand drug product

• Act as first responder for on the floor quality issuesin a timely manner, documentation of all events/investigations andrequiredimmediate corrective actions

• Mayparticipatein root cause analysis using methodologies,such as:fishbone, 5 whys, etc.

• Act as QA reviewer for deviations and CAPA issuance; with limited approval authority asdesignatedby QA Management

• Perform Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) visual inspection of drug product

• Participate in SOP revision as it pertains to process improvements

• Participate in site quality and process improvement initiatives. Represent QA on project teams and represent QA perspective as necessary

• Guide personnel indirectly and directly involved in GMP operationspertaining tocGMP compliance, internal procedures, regulatoryrequirementsand industry best practices

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred with a minimum of 0-2 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with 1+ years of experience in a QA Operations role supportinglate stageclinical and/or commercial production preferred
• Exposure to RCA, technical writing, and working with quality related investigations

• Exposure to lean operation excellence highly desirable

• Knowledge of FDA regulations (i.e., 21CFR Part 210, 211 & 820) and some experience working with international regulations such as ICH

• Knowledge and ability to apply basic scientific principles to solve operational, as well as routine quality tasks

• Knowledge and exposure to using Risk Management Tools (FMEA, HACCP, PHA, etc.) and familiarity with ICH Q9 preferred

• ASQ certification preferred

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