Quality Assurance Associate (BioScience)

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As part of our FS/QA team, you would conduct routine sanitation checks, ensuring that HAACP and USDA regulations are strictly enforced. Providing technical expertise to track product from start to finish and develop corrective actions when needed. You will be responsible for ensuring that we are able to safely deliver the best Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, or any of our product brands to customers and consumers.

The Quality Assurance Associate position is one of enforcing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and of ensuring the quality and integrity of the Company's products and quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve manufacturing records, batch records, and associated documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with cGMP.

• Assist in the creation, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain adherence to regulatory guidelines.

• Maintain and monitor document control systems to ensure timely and accurate updates to quality documents.

• Perform quality checks during manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to specifications and protocols.

• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to support laboratory investigations and testing as needed.

• Assist in preparation for regulatory inspections and audits, providing documentation and responses as required.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve quality-related issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in using quality management systems and electronic document control systems.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quality systems such as deviation management, CAPAs, and change controls.

• Knowledge of ICH Q7, ISO 22442, and EU guidelines.

• Prior experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Associate's degree in science or related field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of quality management systems, quality assurance principles, SPC, and statistics, preferred.

• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50lb

• Experience in good record keeping practices.

• Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Knowledge of cGMP.

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Relocation Package Available

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EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.