Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Pay Range: $23$28/hour Annualized Salary: $47,840$58,240 Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Manufacturing Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Environment & Schedule

A Shift Day Shift

- Hours: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
- Schedule: 3 days on / 4 days off, followed by 4 days on / 3 days off
- 12-hour shifts

B Shift Night Shift

- Hours: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
- Schedule: 3 days on / 4 days off, followed by 4 days on / 3 days off
- 12-hour shifts

Interview Process

- Local candidates: 30-minute on-site interview
- Relocation candidates: 30-minute virtual interview

Compensation & Benefits

- $23$28/hour
- Weekly pay
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Yearly bonus opportunities
- Overtime potential
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation, sick, and flex time
- Paid holidays
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Parental leave
- Paid family leave
- Employee discounts
- Additional company benefits

Purpose

The purpose of the Quality Assurance Manufacturing Inspector position is to monitor and ensure product quality throughout all phases of the pharmaceutical manufacturing process. This position provides hands-on quality oversight of manufacturing activities, performs in-process testing, reviews manufacturing documentation, and ensures operations are performed in accordance with approved specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This position is ideal for someone with a someone who is interested in applying their technical knowledge within pharmaceutical manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manufacturing Inspector is an individual contributor and member of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Quality Team. The position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and works closely with Manufacturing, Quality Control (QC), Engineering, and other technical departments. The QA Manufacturing Inspector provides quality and scientific oversight throughout the manufacturing process to ensure pharmaceutical products are manufactured, tested, documented, and controlled according to established procedures and quality standards.

Essential Responsibilities

- Perform in-process pharmaceutical testing , including weight, thickness, hardness, disintegration, friability, and other product-specific testing according to manufacturing batch records, specifications, and approved procedures.
- Conduct manufacturing room, equipment, material, and process checks prior to each stage of manufacturing by following detailed written procedures and SOPs.
- Execute Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) sampling and inspections as required throughout manufacturing and packaging operations.
- Inspect and collect in-process and finished pharmaceutical product samples for submission to the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory , following required sample handling, labeling, documentation, and traceability procedures.
- Maintain records of standard weights and perform daily verification of balances and applicable manufacturing testing equipment.
- Ensure rejected or non-conforming materials generated during the manufacturing process are properly identified, isolated, documented, and reconciled within the batch record.
- Monitor facility, manufacturing, and product environmental operating conditions to ensure required conditions and specifications are maintained.
- Review engineering and facility records, including temperature and humidity data, equipment calibration records, preventative maintenance records, pest-control documentation, and applicable contractor activities.
- Perform real-time review of manufacturing batch records for completeness, accuracy, signatures, entries, reconciliation, and yields prior to initiation of the next processing step.
- Verify the functionality and quality status of manufacturing equipment and associated controls during batch execution.
- Perform applicable testing and assist with documentation and investigations associated with product quality issues and customer complaints.
- Identify, document, and report non-conformances, discrepancies, deviations, or potential GMP concerns to Quality and Manufacturing management.
- Work cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Engineering personnel to support compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
- Support investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and other Quality or Manufacturing projects as assigned.
- Complete additional duties and project work as assigned by management.

Education & Experience Qualifications

- Associates degree or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or another related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of one year of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or another GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
- Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, pharmaceutical manufacturing, in-process testing, laboratory operations, batch record review, or production quality inspection strongly preferred.
- Experience working with cGMP documentation, SOPs, batch records, sampling, testing, inspections, deviations, and controlled manufacturing processes preferred.
- Experience working in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments involving solid-dose manufacturing, packaging, or other regulated drug-product operations preferred.
- Experience with MDI manufacturing is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and their application within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- General understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, in-process controls, sampling, testing, and finished-product quality requirements.
- Ability to accurately perform and document scientific and physical testing of pharmaceutical products .
- Knowledge of GMP documentation practices, data integrity, batch records, SOPs, deviations, non-conformances, and quality systems .
- Ability to interpret manufacturing instructions, product specifications, test procedures, SOPs, and technical documentation.
- Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused and scientific mindset .
- Ability to recognize potential product, process, testing, or documentation issues and appropriately communicate and escalate concerns.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and other applicable manufacturing, business, and quality systems.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other technical teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities within strict manufacturing timelines.
- Self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative while seeking additional technical direction or training when needed.
- Strong documentation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have an Associates or Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline and an interest in building or continuing a career within pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and manufacturing. Candidates with backgrounds in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Quality Control, laboratory testing, GMP manufacturing, or pharmaceutical production may be a strong fit. This position is particularly suited for candidates who enjoy a combination of hands-on scientific testing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality oversight, documentation, and cGMP compliance .
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $58240.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. $6000 relocation package
Weekly pay, benefits start day1, yearly bonuses, overtime potential, 401k savings plan and matching, health insurance medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits.
30 minute on-site interview for local candidates
30 minute virtual interview for relocation candidates
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fall River,MA. About Actalent

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