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Quality Specialist I

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Job Description

The Quality Specialist I serves as a key first line of defense for the quality laboratories, focusing on documentation, sample management, and compliance rather than hands-on lab work. This role provides guidance on quality processes, reviews batch records, and determines whether discrepancies can be resolved or should be escalated to the investigations team. The position operates within a robust Quality Management System to support the manufacture of phase-appropriate material in a state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate within the Quality Management System to support the manufacture of phase-appropriate material in the clinical manufacturing facility (CMF).
• Ensure all product samples are correctly labeled and that all aspects of sample allocation and transfer are accurately documented in the appropriate formats and systems.
• Maintain full accountability for product as it is allocated across various sample requirements and storage conditions.
• Evaluate sample management processes to identify gaps, propose enhancements, and support implementation of process improvements.
• Ensure all documentation is completed, reviewed, filed, and archived in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements for cellular and gene therapy products.
• Perform daily tasks in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques, applying training, common experience, or working knowledge relevant to the work performed.
• Work under the close supervision of senior staff and leadership, seeking guidance and feedback to ensure alignment with quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively in a diverse, cross-functional team environment by using clear and proactive communication to support high productivity and consistent quality outcomes.
• Document all activities performed in alignment with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and quality control standards.
• Support clean room and biology-related quality activities by ensuring accurate records for molecular assays, technical writing, investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on documentation practices and sample management procedures as needed.
• Assist with backlog reduction efforts, including occasional weekend work on a voluntary basis to help meet operational timelines.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Biology or another relevant science field.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment with strong documentation practices.
• Experience in a GMP environment is highly preferred; experience in other highly regulated environments such as GLP is also considered.
• Working knowledge of GMP, cGMP, GLP, and QC principles.
• Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and techniques accurately and consistently.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability in sample management and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively under close supervision while following guidance from sr staff and leadership.
• Effective communication skills for working within diverse, cross-functional, and collaborative teams.
• Competence in technical documentation and record-keeping related to clean room operations, biology, molecular assays, investigations, and CAPAs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cellular and gene therapy products or similar advanced therapeutic manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with clean room operations and associated documentation requirements.
• Comfort working in a rapidly growing, startup-like environment undergoing expansion and change.
• Ability to support technical writing activities, including documentation for investigations and corrective and preventive actions.
• Flexibility to occasionally support weekend work on a voluntary basis to help address workload backlogs.

Work Environment

The role is based in a rapidly growing, state-of-the-art facility focused on cell and gene therapy, with newly built clean rooms and modern equipment. The organization is expanding with additional sites under development, creating a dynamic and evolving environment. The Quality Specialist I works as part of a cross-functional team of approximately 9–10 people and collaborates closely with colleagues across quality and operations. The position is primarily on-site, with work performed mostly at a desk and clean room entry approximately two times per week at this level. The schedule typically follows an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. workday, with some flexibility within that window to accommodate personal needs while maintaining a full 40-hour workweek. Work-from-home opportunities are rare but may be possible occasionally for this level when aligned with business needs. Weekend work on Saturday and Sunday may be available on a voluntary basis to help manage backlogs. The facility operates under GMP, cGMP, and GLP standards and includes clean room environments, so appropriate clean room attire and gowning procedures are required when entering controlled areas.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

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