Quality Assurance Analyst - QAA 24-18319


VA - Elkton Location
Elkton, Virginia
Locations: Elkton, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton
Posted On: December 30, 2024
Last Day to Apply: January 13, 2025

Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst
Duration: 12 months
Location: Elkton, VA 22827

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support for sterile manufacturing processes through data analysis, troubleshooting, problem-solving, report writing, and shop-floor support.
  • Support change control implementation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across various levels.
  • Learn and adapt to new processes and procedures.
  • Perform shift work as needed (expected to be minimal).
  • Conduct technical investigations and analyses.
  • Recommend and implement corrective and preventative actions, contributing to the reduction of atypical events.
  • Write, review, and improve procedures for the operation of equipment and processes.
  • Contribute to process and equipment safety reviews.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, biological systems engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, integrated science, or related disciplines.
  • 0-3 years of relevant industrial experience.
  • Shift Hours: Primarily ~8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday–Friday, occasionally working longer hours or until 10:30 PM (~2-3 weeks/year). Beta Lactam requirement applies (candidates must not have known allergies).
  • Excellent academic record.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, teamwork abilities, personal character, and ethics.
  • Proficiency in problem-solving with a hands-on approach, including a preference for direct field observation.
  • Ability to assess issues from diverse perspectives (e.g., safety, compliance, maintenance, automation, equipment, process, and people) for optimal resolution.
  • Enthusiasm, confidence, and proactive learning capability.
  • A strong desire to succeed and help others achieve success.

Heavily Preferred Experiences:

  • Experience working in a cGMP environment.
  • Work, co-op, or internship experience in the industry.
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