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Applicants must be legally authorized to work W2 in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a QA Engineer in Warren, NJ.
Role Description
The Specialist, QA Engineering is responsible for ensuring quality, integrity, and compliance of site Information Technology (IT) systems, review of validation and qualification documents for all equipment and facility activities. This position is a member of the Cell Therapy Development and Operations (CTDO) organization, which supplies autologous and allogeneic cell therapies for first-in-human and pivotal clinical trials.
Functional responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely maintenance of validation and qualification documents for all equipment and facility activities; investigations and evaluation of change control.
Ensure IT systems are designed, setup and function in a GMP-compliant manner to safeguard and maintain the safety and quality of products.
Provides QA oversight on key software development life cycle (SDLC) processes such as problem, incident, change, release and deviations.
Support the Qualification and Validation activities in relation to QC and manufacturing equipment and facility design.
Assures appropriateness of calibration/maintenance programs, validation plans, qualification protocols, associated reports and procedures.
Support ECQ, Facilities, QC and manufacturing equipment-related investigations in ensuring appropriate and thorough impact assessment, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions are documented and implemented.
Ensures compliance with the site validation master plan, assist with facility start-up operations and product transfers supporting the Qualification and Validation teams.
Work with Engineering/Facilities/ECQ management to ensure functional activities comply with global regulatory requirements.
Sponsor and support the change initiatives and the implementation of process improvement initiatives.
Ensure site is compliant with global and regulatory data governance and data integrity requirements.
Support any other goals and objectives of the site Quality Assurance organization, as needed
Skills & Requirements
Must have advanced knowledge and experience (8+ years) with GMP, Quality and compliance.
Previous experience as a computer system validation / quality assurance for life sciences company regulated by the FDA is preferred.
Advanced level experience in design of user requirement specifications, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, user acceptance testing and other equipment/facility qualification documentation.
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K, and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
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Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.