The Quality Assurance Associate will support the Quality Management System functions and teams.
Responsibilities
Review batch records and bring variances forward, as applicable.
Must follow all procedures and SOPs/forms and assist with updates.
Must maintain proper quality documentation.
Provide input for customer questionnaires with supervision, as applicable.
Support Change Management process as necessary.
Participate in internal and external audits, as necessary.
Facilitate GMP audits, as applicable.
Training on external audit process and support, as necessary.
Coordinate Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, as applicable.
May collect samples, prepare shipments and inspect raw materials and finished goods.
May perform raw material, finished goods, and packaging release, with supervision as applicable.
Daily data entry as applicable.
Assist with nonconformities, as applicable.
Must follow the quality management system.
Review and request supplier documents, as applicable.
Prepare communication for customers, under guidance.
Must work closely with cross functional teams (including Operations, R&D, and other quality groups).
Follow and maintain an environment of food and/or feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.
Qualifications
Education level.
National Diploma in a scientific field with 5 years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with 2 years of related experience, or Post-graduate qualifications in a scientific field with no experience.
Essential skills and experience.
Must be able to work independently or as a team.
Must be self-starter.
Excellent computer skills required. Must be able to use computer systems, MS Office, any ERP system (knowledge of M3 will be an advantage), LIMS, etc.
Must have attention to detail.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Must be fluent in English.
Ability to interact well with others in a team environment.
Must have basic Math skills.
Good prioritization skills and time management skills.
