Quality Associate Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

• Management of equipment procurement process and aids in identifying/developing criteria for procurement/installation of new Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) for laboratories.
• Designs and executes qualifications, requalifications and process validations of M&TE as required by appropriate Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry regulations and standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 17025, etc.).
• Analyze qualification, requalification and validation raw data and generate final reports.
• Assist with completion of equipment procurement documentation (e.g., equipment procurement form, requirement specification, etc.).
• Work with IT to ensure equipment that generates electronic data is compliant with 21 CFR Part 11.
• Investigates and troubleshoots equipment issues and assists with nonconformance, corrective action and preventative action documentation where appropriate.
• Write and implements change control plans and risk assessments.
• Experienced with coordinating and documenting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to maintain qualified laboratory equipment.
• Apply Engineering practices to ensure equipment is properly installed, maintained and labeled.
• Perform raw data review for qualifications, calibrations, and equipment service.
• Provide training on equipment use to laboratory and support staff where appropriate.
• Trend equipment calibration and performance failures.
• Maintains equipment specification and qualification data in the Equipment Management System.
• Install, qualify and maintain Siemens monitoring points for continual monitoring.
• Support maintenance and upgrades of Insight and InfoCenter software.
• Documentation of Equipment Service through Service Request Records.
• Obtain quotes and completes requisitions for outside service on behalf of owning departments.
• Purchase materials needed to complete equipment qualifications.
• Assist laboratory staff with assessment of equipment capabilities with respect to testing standards.
• Provide equipment records to appropriate staff as needed for client audits.
• Assist Equipment owners and Facilities staff with autoclave issue troubleshooting.
• Assist with writing, coordination and implementation of change control plans.
• Assist departments with ensuring lab equipment is compliant to appropriate standards/ranges/tolerances.
• Perform engineering and/or metrology assignments involving equipment or product design.
• Assist with training of Associates on new and existing equipment and processes.
• Apply standard engineering techniques to improve various processes.
• Prepare written technical documents such as protocols, final reports, SOPs, EOPs, and MNTs.

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related scientific discipline + 2-3 years of related work experience; or Associate degree with at least 5 years of related work experience.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, requirement specifications, systems qualifications and protocols, equipment operating procedures, standard operating procedures, and validation reports.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to excel both as part of a team and independently.

$70,000-95,000 USD annually

$56,000.00 - $109,000.00 annual

• Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

NAMSA is an equal employment opportunity company. NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws. Fair Chance Employment Statement: At NAMSA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records. In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. NAMSA conducts a review of criminal history after the interview process and offer acceptance. This review is conducted to ensure that there is no direct, adverse, or negative relationship between the criminal history and the material job duties of the specific position. A criminal history that directly impacts the ability to perform these duties may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. We believe in fair chance hiring and are committed to evaluating each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis.