What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Associate position at Nivagen Pharmaceuticals?
About the Company:
Nivagen is a global company dedicated to enhancing lives by developing and providing cost-effective generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter products for the North American market. For over a decade, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to core values of excellence, integrity, and respect for people. Our team of professionals collaborates tirelessly to pioneer advancements in manufacturing, distribution, and quality control, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare. Through vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering dedication to excellence, we continually strive to redefine medication accessibility and affordability. We prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and robust training and development opportunities. By investing in our workforce and fostering a culture of growth and support, we empower our team to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. At Nivagen, our mission is clear: to make a meaningful difference in people's lives by delivering high-quality, affordable medications while upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence.
Job Location:
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
1920 Fifth St, Davis, CA 95616.
About the Job:
Title of the Position: QA Associate
As a Quality Assurance (QA) Associate, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all products, processes, and documentation meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. Your responsibilities will include maintaining compliance with cGMP, GLP, and other industry regulations, safeguarding product integrity, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will manage Quality Management Systems (QMS), review critical documentation, oversee training programs, and ensure adherence to organizational quality objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Safety in the working area.
- Training Management. - On Job Training, induction training of new employees, prepare questionnaire for SOP training, provide training and managing the training documents
- Preparation of the SOP's.
- Issuance of Laboratory notebooks, Templates, Data Sheet, Validation Protocols, Formulation Studies and quality managements systems documents.
- Review of analytical documents. – Raw Material, In-Process, Finish Product, Stability Specifications, DEA Logs, Methods, and Validation documents.
- Maintaining, issuance, destruction and retrieval of documents, logbooks. and records.
- Log in, – Incident, OOS, Change Control, CAPA, OOT, Risk Assessment etc.
- Management and review of laboratory instruments Qualification documents.
- Trending of Quality Management Systems documents as per SOP.
- Participate in a paper audit for contact laboratory and vendor qualification.
- Adherence and compliance to the cGMP, GLP and discipline in the workplace.
- Any other responsibility assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience in Quality Assurance or a related field in a regulated industry (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare preferred).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and quality standards such as ISO 9001.
- Proficiency in managing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Familiarity with laboratory instruments and analytical methods.
- Experience with document control processes and regulatory audits.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and QMS software tools.
Requirements:
- Legally authorized to be employed in the United States
- Must live or willing to move to Sacramento Metropolitan Region (Approx. 40 miles' radius)
Benefits:
- Pay range $25.0 per hour
- Yearly bonus eligibility
- Benefits: Nivagen offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- 401k savings plan
Additional Information:
Nivagen to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, history of disability, ancestry, citizenship status, political affiliation, religion, gender, transgender, gender identity, marital status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or other factors prohibited by law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.
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