Our Pomona, California location currently has an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist. The position of Quality Assurance Specialist is within our CMI business unit. Under the supervision of the Supervisor/Manager, the scope of this position is responsible for carrying out the daily operations in the batch record department.
Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Location: Pomona, California
Duration: 6 months
100% Onsite
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments in a timely, accurate manner and accomplishing tasks as required with little or no supervision.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in one or more Quality processes such as incoming inspection, and/or change management, and/or records (including batch release). May also support some record administration and batch record review duties, including Certificate of Analysis / Certificate of Conformance creation and/or review for material lot release.
- Work with groups within the organization to get corrections and clarifications to Device History Records.
- Facilitates the Change Control process in the electronic change control system and tracks the change process through development, approval, and implementation.
- Able to assist others with Change Control process and offer guidance and best practices.
- May prepare labeling for all finished product and perform labeling of product.
- Analyzes and interprets the significance of the proposed changes using independent judgment to guide change initiators in the development of accurate change requests.
- Reviews standard operating procedures, logs, forms, manufacturing records, work instructions and all other Quality records for adherence to established templates, good documentation practices and adequacy of referenced procedures and part numbers.
- Utilize database to perform transactions and verify product information.
- Generate and/or review Certificate of Conformance / Certificates of Analysis for Final Product.
- Filing of records.
- Communicates issues effectively and partners with cross-functional associates to meet compliance requirements.
- Is able to leverage collaboration and helps to drive organizational improvements with compliance issues.
- Able to troubleshoot issues and improve systems as needed.
- Is able to coach staff, in real-time, to resolve issues and improve future outcomes.
- Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
- Knowledgeable of federal and other regulations, e.g. QSRs, ISO 13485, CMDR, etc.
- Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities.
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships.
- Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
- Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business.
Key Success Factors:
- Able to work on multiple tasks as a team member and/or ability to operate as an individual contributor.
- Must be detail-orientated, self-motivated and available for flexible scheduling
- Strong communication, problem solving and motivational skills.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of related experience.
- Experience with MS Office.
- Working knowledge of Quality Assurance in a medical device manufacturing environment, preferably in-vitro diagnostic is a plus.
- Knowledge of Quality System Regulations a plus.
Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
- MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
- 401(k)
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