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Curia, Inc.

Customer Quality Lead (QA)

Rensselaer, NY · On-site

Quality Assurance (QA) Customer Quality Lead Build your future at Curia, where our work has the ... USFDA inspection experience (e.g., participant or has interacted with Investigators) * Excellent ...

AMRI

Customer Quality Lead (QA)

Rensselaer, NY · On-site

Quality Assurance (QA) Customer Quality Lead Build your future at Curia, where our work has the ... USFDA inspection experience (e.g., participant or has interacted with Investigators) * Excellent ...

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How much do quality assurance incoming inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality assurance incoming inspector in Schenectady, NY is $22.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.97 and $24.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a quality assurance incoming inspector do?

A Quality Assurance Incoming Inspector is responsible for inspecting and verifying the quality of raw materials, components, or products as they arrive from suppliers before they are used in the manufacturing process. They check for defects, compliance with specifications, and adherence to quality standards. Their role helps ensure that only materials that meet company criteria are used, which helps prevent production issues and maintains product quality. Inspectors typically use measuring tools, review documentation, and may create reports on their findings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality assurance incoming inspector?

To thrive as a Quality Assurance Incoming Inspector, you need strong attention to detail, knowledge of quality control standards, and often a background in manufacturing or a related technical field. Familiarity with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers), inspection software, and sometimes certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector are typically required. Excellent documentation skills, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication are essential soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure accurate verification of incoming materials, support compliance with quality standards, and help prevent defects in the manufacturing process.

What are some typical challenges faced by quality assurance incoming inspectors when evaluating new materials or components?

Quality Assurance Incoming Inspectors often encounter challenges such as identifying subtle defects in large batches, understanding complex technical specifications, and keeping up with evolving quality standards. They must work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure that all incoming materials meet strict requirements. Managing time effectively to inspect high volumes without sacrificing accuracy is also a critical aspect of the role.

What is the difference between Quality Assurance Incoming Inspector vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectQuality Assurance Incoming InspectorQuality Control Inspector
Primary FocusPrevent defects by inspecting incoming materialsIdentify defects in finished products or during production
Work EnvironmentReceiving areas, supplier sites, warehousesProduction lines, testing labs, final inspection areas
CertificationsISO 9001, ASQ certifications often preferredQuality control certifications, sometimes ASQ Certified Quality Inspector
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronicsManufacturing, consumer goods, electronics, automotive

While both roles focus on quality, the Quality Assurance Incoming Inspector emphasizes preventing defects by inspecting incoming materials, whereas the Quality Control Inspector concentrates on identifying defects during or after production. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers target the right skills and certifications for each position.

What cities near Schenectady, NY are hiring for Quality Assurance Incoming Inspector jobs?

Cities near Schenectady, NY with the most Quality Assurance Incoming Inspector job openings:

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Customer Quality Lead (QA)

Curia, Inc.

Rensselaer, NY • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Curia rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


Quality Assurance (QA) Customer Quality Lead
Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives
Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers' therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients' lives.
We proudly offer
  • Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
  • Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Education reimbursement
  • 401K program with matching contributions
  • Learning platform
  • And more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
  • Reports to the site Quality Head and is responsible for demonstrating exemplary customer quality service to internal and external customers.
  • Writes and reviews customer product investigations. This role also coordinates with Quality Assurance (QA) to address customer comments related to batch records and ensures disposition of product lots in a timely manner to meet the customer needs.
  • Coordinates and/or prepares temporary or planned change controls associated with customer product(s) as needed.
  • Enables the site Quality Head by ensuring on-time completion of customer commitments and regulatory commitments, specific to customer projects.
  • Responsible to ensure timely completion of the annual product reviews and assessment of the continued process verification and validation activities.
  • Represents the primary point of contact for customer-related queries from the Sales and Business Development teams.
  • Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders (QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs, etc.) to obtain and assess data to fulfill customer requests or inquiries.
  • Coordinates and assists with customer requests, including those to support customer filings and/or amendments. Liaise with Regulatory Affairs and the site stakeholders to ensure review(s) of filings and/or amendments are met per QAA requirements.
  • Monitors progress of agreed-upon tasks and escalates issues/delays to the site Quality Head when they arise, preparing contingency plans with internal partners.
  • Reviews and approves customer complaint investigations and assesses root cause analysis. Implements CAPAs and reviews the effectiveness of the implemented CAPAs.
  • Leads initiatives to improve and harmonize quality processes driven to the improvement of customer satisfaction.
  • Understands and anticipates customer needs and supports the organization and main stakeholders in the new product introduction process for QC and QA activities.
  • Builds and maintains sufficient knowledge of site pipeline to understand customer requests.
  • Participates in customer meetings as required and supports the development phase of the product as needed.
  • Responsible for ensuring all QAAs are reviewed and approved by Curia, the customer stakeholders in a timely manner. Maintains all QAAs to ensure the most current effective version is accessible.
  • Coordinates with site Compliance team to schedule customer audits and assist with audits as needed.
  • Leads and drives GMP activities associated with customer products and work with Managers and Supervisors to complete associated deviation investigations on time.
  • Participates in the site Quality Management Review, provide data as needed and improvement plan execution.
  • Oversees customer specific CAPAs. Monitors CAPA completion and provide updates to customers and management.
  • Interacts with the Curia Quality network to share information related to quality expectations, inspections, audits, and facilitating harmonization of the quality system within Curia.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position is an individual contributor role.
May assist QA leadership in mentoring and coaching QA Specialists, as requested.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Qualifications
  • Must pass a background check
  • Must pass a drug screen
  • May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

Education:
  • Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or a related scientific field.

Experience:
  • Minimum 10-15 years in QA, API process development, technical services, or GMP Compliance experience in the pharmaceutical industry at USFDA regulated facilities.
  • Required working experience with managing global customers and global cross-functional teams
  • Broad knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and international regulations (e.g., 21 CFR 11, 210, 211, 820, EU GMP, ICH Q7), Quality Systems for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and familiarity with guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH).
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
  • USFDA inspection experience (e.g., participant or has interacted with Investigators)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills, and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across internal stakeholders.
  • Proficient in building consensus, negotiating, and escalating issues; and proven customer service.
  • Good understanding of the importance and use of quality metrics.

Pay Range: $117,000 - $146,500
Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.
All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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