The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a detail-centric Quality Assurance Specialist I to join our Quality Assurance Specialist team. Our Quality Assurance Specialist Team upholds and maintains Avantor's operational continuity, including documentation ownership by maintaining quality and industry standards, meeting production deadlines, and closely working with associates interdepartmentally.
This role will be a full-time, Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4pm, position based out of our Devens, MA facility.
What we're looking for
Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED) is required
Experience: Minimum 1 year related experience and/or training in a regulated industry is preferred
Collaboration Tool: Knowledge and experience utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access, or equivalent software packages
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a Quality role within the medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as Epicor
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) knowledge
How you will thrive and create an impact
Supports generation of job packets for Production
Supports batch record review process
Assist in Label generation requests
Supports certification requests
Complies with company policies, procedures, work instructions, and training requirements focusing on customer service, production, and quality
Ensures documentation and physical product segregation and containment of non-conforming material
Reviews production documentation for accuracy, completeness, and GDP compliance
Communicates issues / concerns to area owner and direct supervisor or manager
Ensures that the area is in a state of "audit readiness" at all times
Follows applicable safety procedures
Document any deviations or non-conformances, following Avantor procedures and WI, encountered during routine activities
Ensures cleanliness of work areas
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail
Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures
Ability to escalate non-conforming material issues according to established procedures
Self-motivated and ability to work independently and with a team
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)
Works on the production floor with adequate lighting and ventilation with occasional elevated noise levels and a varying range of temperatures.
Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
Minimal physical effort is required; however, the position does require frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or possibly carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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