Quality Assurance Specialist

Adecco is currently assisting a leading American multinational healthcare company in recruiting for a Quality Lab Associate in a Round Lake facility.

Job Summary:

The Position encompasses biological, chemical, and physical analyses on pharmaceutical products through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods, and environmental monitoring programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on Raw Materials, Initial, In-process and Final products, and samples collected from environmental monitoring programs at client manufacturing facilities.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, FTIR, UV, GC etc.) and computer systems to collect and record data.
• Perform advanced assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biology and chemistry principles.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR and cGMP regulations.
• Participate in functions involving teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, and improve quality.
• Perform laboratory and manufacturing audits as required. Audit and update, as required, plant SOPs.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.
• Document the completion of testing in Notebooks, Controlled documents, Forms and LIMS and maintain accurate and complete quality records.
• Follow, understand, and comply with clients SOPs and policies on cGMPs and safety. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab area, and potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.
• Investigate deviations and write exception/OOL/OOS/OOT documents.
• Support improvement projects and drive efficiency through utilization of LEAN management principles (i.e. 6S, Kaizens etc).
• Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise.
• Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality, customer service and regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or science related degree with 6 months or more of experience.
• Knowledge of Empower CDS and LIMS is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of GLP, cGMP requirements and familiar with USP/ICH guidelines is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds when required.
• Occasional weekend work required.
• Must not be color blind.

Benefits:

Adecco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $27.50 per hour

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