What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at SaniSure LLC?
SaniSure is a multinational manufacturer of single-use bioprocessing solutions (SUT) used in the production of biological drugs, including monoclonal antibodies, cell therapies, gene therapies, and vaccines. With operations in the U.S. and in Europe, SaniSure operates a leading platform of vertically integrated critical fluid management technologies and integrated solutions. Its single-use products and system solutions are sold to global pharma and biotech companies and are used from R&D through full-scale commercial cGMP manufacturing of among the most innovative large molecule therapeutics and vaccines. This role is expected to be on-site.
We continue to be on a robust growth trajectory, via both organic and inorganic growth, as the company capitalizes on increasing global demand and continues its transition from a component manufacturer to an integrated systems and solutions provider.
Our primary offering includes high-value assembly solutions and a portfolio of market-leading products, including PharmaTainer bottles and carboys and related assemblies, Mixed4Sure mixing solutions, Flex4Sure bags and bag assemblies, Fill4Sure needles and needle assemblies, fittings, clamps and a wide range of silicone, braided and thermoplastic tubing solutions. The company has a growing portfolio of innovative solutions serving fast-growth applications, such as cell and gene therapies.
SaniSure is a high-growth, nimble and innovative company with a strong customer and market focus. Join us and grow your career at SaniSure!
SUMMARY:
Collaborate with stakeholders to the management of the Quality System. Recommend and implements changes to the existing quality system with regards to nonconforming product, corrective/preventive actions, document control, quality control inspections and product release, internal audits, validations and equipment calibration and maintenance programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory submissions and compliance with applicable national and international regulations.
- Conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation. Manage internal audit program and support QMS related activities
- Host customer audits.
- Perform supplier audits, support supplier audit program.
- Initiate, investigate and complete corrective actions (CA). Participate in the MRB meetings. Includes ability to apply problem solving tools and methods to coordinate and/or lead investigation teams.
- Participate in the management and execution of equipment, process and software validation.
- Manage the equipment calibration and maintenance program.
- Provide directions for all aspects of testing related to manufacturing.
- First article inspection.
- in-process release inspection.
- Final QC release of finished goods.
- Document review.
- Ensures that all inspections and procedures are properly completed and documented.
- Review all quality assessment results and determine whether to accept or reject manufactured products during the inspection process.
- Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and bioburden results. Provides solution for microbial failures.
- Assists department with continuous improvements initiatives or lean projects.
- Can serve as Quality Assurance representative on facility projects.
- Respond to customer complaints and collaborate with internal departments for resolution and preventative corrective actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Sciences or Engineering
- Minimum of 2 years in a Quality Assurance role
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality operations, within a manufacturing environment preferably in a similar industry, minimally in an ISO environment.
- Strong understanding of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology product regulations with proven experience with ISO 9001 and/or 13485:2003 and 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211 and/or Part 820.
- Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience with technical documentation for complex activities. This experience should be in the areas of the Quality System that includes corrective actions, change control, quality audits and validation of manufacturing processes, or product development in a pharmaceutical or medical device environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required
- Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures as SPC analysis. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
- Solid organizational and planning skills required.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and demonstrate good interpersonal skills interdepartmentally and with external vendors and contractors.
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
- Proficient problem solving through the use of continuous improvement tools; certification desired in ASQ, Green Belt, Lean, or equivalent.
- Demonstrate proficiency in multiple quality systems including exception management, change control, document control, product release, etc. with strong decision-making skills utilizing risk management.
- Good general mathematical skills.
- General computer skills, ERP system as SyteLine, SAP, Oracle, etc.
Requires valid CA driver’s license and proof of valid automobile insurance
SaniSure is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
SaniSure does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at humanresources@sanisure.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.