Document Control Specialist

Job Title: Document Control Specialist Job Description
The Document Control Specialist is responsible for managing controlled documents within a regulated quality system. This role ensures documents are accurate, current, properly approved, and compliant with applicable quality and regulatory standards. The position works closely with Quality Assurance and cross-functional teams to support audit readiness and effective document control processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full document lifecycle: creation, review, approval, revision, distribution, and archival.
- Maintain document formatting, numbering, version control, and naming standards.
- Ensure only current, approved documents are available at points of use.
- Coordinate document change requests and track approval workflows.
- Track revision histories, effective dates, and document status.
- Remove obsolete documents and maintain archives per retention requirements.
- Maintain traceability between documents, records, and change controls.
- Manage quality records such as training records, batch records, DHRs, and DMRs as applicable.
- Support internal and external audits by retrieving and organizing documentation.
- Monitor document control metrics and support management review.
- Provide guidance and training to document authors and employees on document control processes.
- Maintain confidentiality and data integrity of sensitive information.
- Provide administrative support to Quality leadership as needed.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in document control, change control, and quality assurance.
- Experience with device history records and audit processes.
- High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
- 13 years of experience in document control or a regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of document control, change management, and records retention.
- Working knowledge of ISO and FDA quality system requirements preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple documents and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn new software and systems.
Work Environment
This is an office-based role with some interaction with manufacturing or warehouse areas. It requires regular use of computers and standard office equipment. The ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift up to approximately 35 lbs as needed is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ventura, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ventura, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ventura,CA. About Actalent

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