Sr. Quality Control Specialist - Philadelphia, United States - Planet Pharma

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    Pharmaceutical / Bio-tech
    Description
    • 6-month contract to hire
    • Pay rate range is $62.31-$66.44/hr.
    • Fully onsite in Philadelphia, PA.
    • Mon-Friday 8a-5p - some weekend coverage

    Top 5 Skills

    1. Quality Control Expertise: At least 5 years in the biopharmaceutical sector.
    2. Regulatory Proficiency: Solid experience with OOS investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
    3. Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' experience, preferably with cell/gene therapy products.
    4. Investigative Analysis: Extensive QC/QA background in lab investigation reviews and change control documentation.
    5. Vendor Collaboration: Proven track record of managing external partnerships.

    Overview

    The Senior Quality Control Specialist - External Operations is responsible for the review of the executed test methods and raw data for lot release. This role must have a good understanding of Quality Control and apply practical knowledge of phase appropriate GMPs and regulatory requirements in the product development life cycle, including but not limited to: Lot release; Method qualification and validation, Technology Transfers, and writing/review of QC procedures. Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment is essential, including knowledge of health authority expectations for novel and complex oncology programs. This position will require the candidate to be on-site at either their manufacturing CMO or their integrated Cell Therapy Center.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities

    • Performs review and approval of CMO/CTL OOS investigations, deviations and other quality events.
    • Performs review and approval of CMO/CTL change controls.
    • Performs data analysis of CMO release testing to support product lot release with adherence to turnaround times.
    • Issue and write change controls and CAPAs when required.
    • Analyze and interpret technical laboratory data. Emphasize operational excellence and continuously identify process improvements, i.e. efficiencies, within the laboratory operations environment.
    • Support problem solving for technical issues pertaining to GMP quality control, working alongside technical SMEs as needed.
    • Operate at a consistent and exemplary level of efficiency, producing high quality and accurate documents.
    • Due to the nature of testing schedules, must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as needed.
    • All duties are performed with minimal supervision and oversight.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

    • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (biological sciences or equivalent)
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry within a Quality Control role
    • Must have experience with OOS investigations, deviations, change controls and CAPAs.
    • Basic knowledge of Compendial (e.g., USP, EP, JP, etc.) requirements and standards
    • Solid understanding and functional knowledge with hands-on experience with Cell base Assays, cell culture (primary cells and cell lines),
    • Proficient in performing technical writing (e.g., test methods, SOPs, protocols, etc.)
    • Extremely detail-oriented with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities involving aggressive timelines at a high level of productivity.
    • Demonstrate sense of urgency; ability to recognize time sensitivity.
    • Flexible and adaptable style with an eagerness to take on challenges.
    • Problem solver who not only identifies issues but leads efforts to resolve them.
    • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities involving aggressive timelines at a high level of productivity.
    • Successfully interface with multi-disciplined teams
    • High level of ownership and accountability.
    • Proficient with using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

    Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

    • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience with cell therapy products is a plus.