Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Quality Assurance (MQA) Specialist is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Process and Areas as part of a rapidly expanding GMP Contract Manufacturing Organization. MQA Specialists are expected to provide sound guidance to Manufacturing with respect to process, SISPQ of product, and risk. MQA Specialists share responsibility for the inspection readiness of the site.
MQA Specialists routinely work on the cleanroom floor directly with the Manufacturing team to provide real time guidance and support. Specialists routinely collaborate with Manufacturing and work on team initiatives. The MQA Specialist may also be responsible for coaching and mentoring as needed to foster a GMP compliant site.

In addition to supporting Manufacturing, MQA Specialists are responsible for the execution of core activities, including but not limited to:

• • Executed Batch record review and approval
• • Logbook review and approval
• • Deviation guidance and generation
• • Routine facility walkthroughs
• • Facility response for work compromising clean environment.
• • SOP review
• • Bulk Fill Label reconciliation
• • Alarm response and acknowledgement
• • Support external client review and resolution of comments.
• • Creation and Release of electronic Batch Records, electronic Solution Records,

Job Responsibilities:

• On the floor real time support of the Manufacturing process. This includes performance of compliance review of records (master batch records, executed batch records, and internal support records such as logbooks), aid in deviation determination/generation, general Quality guidance.
• Works directly with manufacturing, and other internal departments to support resolution of client comments in a timely manner in support of batch release activities.
• Works directly with manufacturing, the laboratory, and other departments responsible for GMP activities to support resolution of deviations and other compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Facility Walkthroughs
• Quality representation on interdepartmental meetings
• Support process improvement projects to include improving on the floor Quality activities, record review time, and batch release dates.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks assigned.
• Other duties consistent with knowledge, skills and ability as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specialist I

• High School diploma or equivalent. Degree progression preferred.
• GMP / regulated industry / laboratory experience is required (approximate 1-3 years).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the manufacturing process
• Ability to perform routine core MQA responsibilities.
• Review written procedures for accuracy and provide feedback as needed

Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specialist II

• Associate degree / Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or appropriate years of experience (approximate 3-6 years).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and strong communication skills within all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to represent Quality on interdepartmental meetings
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical documents
• Demonstrated ability to become qualified trainers.
• Ability to track and trend department metrics.
• Review written procedures for accuracy and provide feedback as needed

Language Ability:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees and/or clients

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple efforts independently.
• Ability to write, follow, issue, and explain clear instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to use risk to make decisions. Ability to methodically solve problems to their root causes.

Math Ability:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Computer and Equipment Skills

• Knowledge or and previous experience using Microsoft Office Programs, E-mail, Electronic Document Management Systems, Electronic Batch Record Systems, computer

Range:

• Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specialist I: $55,000.00 / yr- $75,900.00 / yr.
• Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specialist II: $63,000.00 / yr - $86,900.00 / yr

KBI Biopharma is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Any employee entering a KBI site located in the US must inform KBI Biopharma of their vaccination status and must submit their vaccination status. All vaccinated employees are required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, with a COVID-19 vaccination which has been granted FDA approval or Emergency Use Authorization.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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