We are seeking a QA Operations Specialist to support Quality Assurance activities within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment at the LSCC site in Devens, MA. This role provides on-the-floor QA support to manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and global cGMP requirements.
The QA Operations Specialist performs real-time batch record review, reviews manufacturing shop floor documentation, and supports quality decision-making in a regulated GMP environment. The role requires independent judgment, strong documentation skills, and the ability to partner effectively with manufacturing and cross-functional teams.
This is an intermediate-level role requiring 4–7 years of relevant experience.
Work Schedule
This position follows a rotating two-week schedule with 12.5-hour shifts (5:00 AM – 5:30 PM):
Week 1
- Work: Tuesday, Wednesday
- Off: Thursday, Friday
- Work: Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Week 2
- Off: Tuesday, Wednesday
- Work: Thursday, Friday
- Off: Saturday, Sunday, Monday
The two-week rotation repeats continuously.
Holidays are worked as business needs require.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide on-the-floor QA support to manufacturing operations;
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Ensure compliance with approved procedures and batch records;
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Perform real-time review of manufacturing batch records;
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Review and approve shop-floor manufacturing documentation;
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Identify, assess, and escalate quality issues as appropriate;
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Support deviation investigations, change controls, and CAPA activities;
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Apply Quality Risk Management principles in daily decision-making;
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Partner cross-functionally to support continuous improvement initiatives;
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Develop and revise GMP procedures as required.
Requirements
Must Haves:
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Required manufacturing shop floor documentation experience.
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Strong authorship skills with the ability to critically review investigations, interpret results, and generate technical conclusions consistent with Quality Risk Management principles.
Required Qualifications:
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
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Minimum 4 years of relevant Quality Assurance experience in an FDA-regulated cGMP environment.
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Strong knowledge of US and global cGMP requirements.
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Experience supporting GMP manufacturing and/or warehousing operations.
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Working knowledge of quality processes including deviations, investigations, change control, material disposition, product complaints, and CAPA management.
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Ability to work independently with moderate direction on complex tasks.
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Confidence in making decisions for non-routine quality issues.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate: $50 – $57.8/hr (W-2 only, no C2C)
12-month contract with possible extension
Health insurance, holiday pay, 401(k) program, and other benefits
Employee referral bonus program
