QA Associate II

Our client is a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Bengaluru and a footprint across 100 countries. The company manufactures pharmaceutical products, over-the-counter drugs, and nutraceuticals. They operate two business verticals, Regulated Markets and Emerging Markets. Their manufacturing footprint covers 8 manufacturing facilities in 4 continents, including 5 US FDA approved facilities and a dedicated R&D facility in India with global filing capabilities.

The company partners with generic companies in US and Canada, to supply retail and hospital generics in injectable products and soft gels. In European markets, it has long-term relationships for the development of projects and supply agreements. In Australia and New Zealand, the company is engaged in manufacturing and supply of soft gels and value-added manufacturing.

Role Description:

• The Quality Associate I, Operations is responsible for actively participating in “on the floor” Quality activities during product manufacturing and/or packaging. Quality activities include product sampling and inspection, area clearance to confirm process readiness, non-conforming event support to resolve in-process issues, and process validation and qualification activities.
• Communicates to multiple departments and supervision to provide timely process and issue updates. 
• Identifies and escalates issues or problems to appropriate supervision.
• Participates as a team member on cross-functional teams. Participates in reviews and structured processes for continuous improvement

Responsibilities:

• Performs physical inspection of in-process and finished product samples as assigned and according to the production schedule.
• Collects samples from manufacturing and packaging according to the defined Batch Production Record and procedure requirements.
• Is competent in all relevant processes (weighing, compounding, mixing, packaging, granulation, compression, coating, Liquids Mfg. and Batch Transfer, Creams & Ointments Mfg. and Batch Transfer, Packaging, etc.) Follows internal processes related to controlled substances.
• Performs GMP-related verifications including area, equipment and line clearances, cleaning, room inspection, material verification, etc. according to procedures
• Actively participates in process validation and equipment qualification activities.
• May execute computer data entries in SAP, Leucine, LIMS, and department databases.
• Sampling and inspection of raw materials, packaging components, in-process, bulk, and finished drug product during manufacturing and packaging operations of commercial and non-commercial processes.
• Performs manufacturing/packaging stage reviews of batch records.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4-7 years’ relevant experience OR
• AA/AS degree with 3-6 years’ relevant experience OR
• BA/BS degree with 2 -5 years’ relevant experienceRelated discipline and certification in assigned area a plus.
• Experience with statistical sampling methods a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs and function within the scope of procedures.
• Proficiency with basic math skills and basic experience with computers and software applications required.
• Ability to learn new processes and procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively with other departments, management and operational personnel.
• Customer/Stakeholder focused (understands impact of daily work to compliance and overall business).
• Proof-reading skills; ability to identify errors.
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation and requirements set forth in Batch Production Records (BPRs).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a bonus.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including occasional weekend shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Lift 15 lbs.
• Walk across plant/warehouse.
• Wear appropriate gowning as required.
• Ability to read for extended periods of time.