What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Batch Record Specialist - 1st Shift position at PL Developments?
PL Developments, also known as PLD, is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods.
JOB SUMMARY:
QA Batch Record Specialist role supports fast-paced production environment to ensure controlled documents are managed as per standard processes and that product quality meets internal and regulatory requirements for release.
Work schedule: Monday - Thursday 5:30am-4pm, OT as required based on production demands.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED required; higher learning certifications in an area relevant to role preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a FDA-regulated manufacturing facility.
- Ability to read and interpret documents in English.
- Ability to perform calculations in all units of measure and understand rounding rules, significant figures, and tolerances to determine compliance with established criteria.
- Ability to use PC, calculator, and basic software (i.e., Microsoft Office); GMP software (e.g., Agile PLM, Oracle) experience preferred.
- Ability to read and follow written policies/procedures for cGMP, SOP, and Safety guidelines.
- Must be detail-oriented and organized to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities to meet operations demands.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all departments at all levels within the organization via multiple communication mediums.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain professional, respectful and positive work environment.
- Practice acute attention to detail, high level of organization, and error-free performance in all tasks while supporting a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities to meet operations demands.
- Generate controlled documents (e.g., logbooks, bulk compounding batch records, finished good batch records) for issuance using the Warehouse Management System (i.e., Oracle) and/or Quality Management System (i.e., Agile) as per the current production schedule and/or requests.
- Document transactions related to controlled document issuance, remittance, review, and release in shared logbooks and trackers as required.
- Document metrics related to processing batch records for release in shared tracker as required.
- Communicate with other departments regarding document control activities to ensure timely completion of tasks to support operations and release of finished goods.
- Review controlled documents (primarily batch records) returned/submitted to Document Control for completeness and correctness to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory criteria; facilitate resolution of observations (e.g., corrections) before release of finished goods and archival of documents.
- Place and remove product on QA hold when required; ensure Quality Events are resolved and verify disposition to manage bulk and finished goods accordingly.
- Change product status and close jobs in Warehouse Management System for release of finished goods.
- Upload required documents (e.g., batch records, customer-required documents) to appropriate shared file locations as required.
- Maintain the filing system for controlled document archival and destruction as per standard processes; retrieve controlled documents as requested for inspection.
- Assist with batch-related investigations as requested.
- Responsible for training employees in OJT, provided you have demonstrated a proficient understanding of the internal and regulatory requirements for each product category.
- Other reasonable business-related duties as necessary.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Adequate vision to read controlled documents accurately.
BENEFITS:
PLD is a proud equal opportunity employer offering many corporate benefits, including:
⦁ Medical and Dental Benefits
⦁ 401K with employer match
⦁ Group Life Insurance
⦁ Flex Spending Accounts
⦁ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
⦁ Tuition Assistance
⦁ Corporate Discount Program
⦁ Opportunities to Flourish Within the Company
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