QC Auditor - 2nd shift (Monday-Thursday 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM)

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it. 

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market. 

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health. 

Our uniqueness means: 

• We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.  

• We are team players; 

• We are doers; 

• We are customer-centric; 

• We are innovators. 

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better. 

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900 colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together. 

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.  

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of QC Inspector - 2nd Shift, Shawnee, KS location

Job Summary

Inspects and samples raw materials and packaging components, critical consumables, printed packaging components and third-party and contract manufactured finished goods, using established procedures to meet regulatory requirements. 

Responsibilities 

1. Execute Quality AQL inspections of product attributes for manufactured products at Shawnee. This includes Solids, Non-Sterile Liquids, Soft Chews, Sterile Packaging and Light Inspections.
2. Review of floor documentation and ensure GMP and GDP requirements are followed.
   
3. Conduct gowning and line/room audits. This includes weekly room audits to ensure the removal of residual components or materials from previous batches produced.
4. Ensure correct expiration and manufacturing dates / formats are utilized in manufacturing.
5. Logbook review and approvals for all manufacturing and maintenance areas/processes.
6. Provide Quality and GMP oversight for all manufacturing and maintenance areas/processes.
7. Support production operations using good decision-making skills and critical thinking, to ensure compliance is maintained.
8. Provide clear & effective communications to Quality and Production Management regarding audit findings and/or areas of concern
   
9. Maintains safe environment and follows company safety procedures

Requirements 

1. Associate degree or equivalent level of pharmaceutical experience. A scientific background is preferred 
2. Minimum two years of pharmaceutical or related work experience with emphasis on current Good Manufacturing Practices.  Experience in manufacturing and cGMP auditing.  Experience in a quality-related field is preferred. 
3. Knowledge of FDA regulations (or similar regulated environment) to include Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
4. Basic computer skills are required.
5. Incumbent must demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and be able to interface effectively across all levels of the Quality and Production  departments.
6. Manages objectives and balances commitments to prioritize and complete activities within established timelines.
7. Fluent (written & verbal) in English
8. Critical thinking and good decision making is essential to the role

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through strong culture, great benefits, and opportunity for growth. 

Argenta is an equal opportunity employer 

To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com