Gmp, Quality Assurance Associate I

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GMP, Quality Assurance Associate I

Primary role:

100% grant funded

Quality Assurance (QA) is responsible for ensuring that components, intermediates, drug substance, and drug product are of the quality required for their intended use and that quality systems are maintained. With assistance and oversight, the QA Associate I will perform a variety of duties associated with the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Quality in support of the GMP programs at Duke University, including critical review of deviations and investigations, review/revision of SOPs, release of materials, qualification of critical suppliers, review of product release, audit of programs under ORAQ’s purview, and quality training. This position will be focused on support the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank and the Marcus Center for Cellular Cures (MC3) GMP Facility at Duke University and will consult with manufacturing operations staff, as applicable/requested, to serve as a resource. This position reports to the Associate Director, Quality Assurance.

Essential tasks/responsibilities:

In conjunction with other members of the QA Staff and/or Management:

• Write, revise, and review SOPs.

• Participate in Environmental Monitoring of facilities, as applicable. Work to recognize concerning trends associated with these data and alert management.

• Learn about auditing and participate in audits with the Lead Auditor.

• Support material/component inspection and control.

• Perform batch record review and product release

• Conduct routine QC record review for program. Identify any errors/deficiencies and ensure that these are communicated to applicable personnel and resolved as efficiently as possible.

• Assist with tracking and trending metrics and identify areas of concern.

• Assist in managing quality related matters during inspections and support maintenance of inspection ready programs.

• Prepare Quality reports, as applicable.

• Assist with continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Learn to recognize and propose resolutions to identified gaps in the quality systems.

• Attend meetings with Quality personnel. Participate in departmental meeting and actively engage other members of Quality in determining a resolution to the presented topics.

• Facilitate event management issues with programs. Work collaboratively with the Director and with end users on investigating, documenting, and proposing resolutions to these events (such as deviations) in a timely manner. Ensure that follow up and corrective actions are being performed and documented appropriately. In conjunction with the Director, develop, write, and review analytical, equipment and process validations.

• Assist with other quality functions, as requested.

• Develop collaborative relationships with operational personnel and be a resource for them regarding questions on all GMP quality systems.

• Work closely with Quality management to implement and enhance new and existing quality systems as directed.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Education/training:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, or a related field of study.

Preferred: None

Experience:

Required: 2 years of experience in a laboratory or regulated field, preferably related to GMP.

Preferred:

• Experience in preparing for external audits or site visits.

• Experience working in or with a Quality Department.

A Master’s or PhD can substitute for experience

OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills:

Required:

• Working knowledge of GLP, GMP, GTP

• Have, organizational, and time management skills and the ability to handle a multitude of tasks.

• Working knowledge of electronic databases.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Able to work effectively independently or in a team environment

• Ability to interact well with employees at all levels.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Possess good problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of GLP, GMP, and/or GTP

Special competencies/credentials:

Required: None

Preferred: None

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

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