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ASSOCIATE QA AUDITOR - LABS

PPD
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2022 CLOSED ON 10/23/2022

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an entry-level position for the Quality Assurance Auditor. The basic purpose of this position is to review laboratory data and reports for accuracy, completeness and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, analytical methods, and FDA's Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Since this is an entry level position, most work is supervised closely until the individual is adequately trained in the audit procedures, proper documentation, QA departmental policies and procedures, and GLP regulations.
The QA Associate Auditor reviews the simpler, less difficult data and refers findings to a more experienced QA Auditor or Supervisor for resolution. There is less interaction with laboratory management and essentially no contact with clients.
Essential Functions:
  • Audits laboratory data for compliance with methods and standard operating procedures and report findings
  • Audits sample result tables and analytical reports for completeness and accurate representation of the data and report findings
  • Serves as a resource to operational departments on audit or quality assurance subject matter
  • Assists in the preparation of audit findings and/or other related information

Job Qualification

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification; Associates' degree and relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of Bachelor's degree
  • Previous QA or lab experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job(comparable to 1-2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. Successful completion of PPD Foundation Training.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job classormaking employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Familiar with applicable GxP and appropriate regional regulations (e.g., FDA and other regulatory agency guidelines)
  • Thorough working knowledge of SOPs and WPDs
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (including appropriate use of medical and scientific terminology)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to work independently or in a team environment
  • Good problem solving abilities
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn and become proficient with appropriate software
  • Proven flexibility and adaptability
  • Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for and maintain a corporate credit card with sufficient credit line for business travel

Benefits Overview:

PPD, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, employee assistance program, wellness program options and more.

Other benefits include:

  • 401k with matching contributions, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance, flexible medical and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Work life balance programs including paid time off for vacation/sick time, paid holidays, floating holiday and vacation sell back program.
  • Wellness benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness facility access or discount, health coaching and more.
  • Education reimbursement and tuition assistance programs, professional development training, skills training, education loan repayment plan, dependent scholarship program and more.
  • Employee appreciation events, service recognition awards, annual reviews, merit plans and bonus plans
  • Community connections and activities including philanthropic engagement, volunteer service projects and more
  • Other great options including pet insurance, legal and financial services plan, auto and home insurance discounts.

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

  • Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
  • Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
  • Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
  • Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
  • Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
  • May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
  • Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our 4i Values:

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement

If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!

Diversity Statement

PPD is proud to be an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.

COVID-19 Vaccination Update for U.S. Colleagues

  • All U.S. colleagues are required to report vaccination status. New hires will be asked to report vaccination status within the first two weeks of employment.

  • All U.S. new hires who are in the following job categories must be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment or request an accommodation: executive director level and above, client-facing commercial, clinical research associates (CRAs), remote site monitors-local (RSM-L) all CRA and RSM-L line managers, clinic-based staff in early development services and accelerated enrollment solutions, and FSP within analytical services division roles. New hires will be asked to disclose vaccination status upon first day of employment and are required to report vaccination status within first two weeks of employment.
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