QA Specialist

QA Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a mid-level QA Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance and regulatory review of various documents and supporting key quality assurance programs. You will play a vital role in maintaining our company's high standards and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance and regulatory review of documents such as SOPs, protocols, and reports.

• Support the Investigations, Deviations, and CAPA programs, including handling complaints and non-conformances.

• Assist in preparing Annual Drug Product Reviews and required regulatory/compliance statements.

• Participate in Quality Systems improvement projects and validation activities.

• Support responses to questions and concerns from regulatory agencies.

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, safety, security, and regulatory procedures.

• Assist with Quality and Supplier audits as needed.

• Develop food safety plans and work on food safety protocols.

• Manage change controls and track compliance across various departments.

• Draft and write protocols for validations and equipment calibration, supporting the Master Control software.

• Track test cases to ensure they are correctly built.

Essential Skills

• B.S. degree, ideally in Life Sciences such as Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology.

• 7+ years of experience in a quality department, preferably in QA within the pharmaceutical or dietary supplement industry.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with GMP, quality assurance, and cGMP in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

• Experience with validation and quality control in a manufacturing setting.

• Understanding of FDA 21 CFR regulations and ICH Guidelines, with knowledge of EU and Canadian GMPs being a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Quality mindset with a detail-oriented approach.

• Initiative to automate and transition to electronic systems.

Work Environment

The QA team consists of fewer than 10 members, working in an office setting. The company is committed to moving towards a more electronic and automated environment. Employees enjoy a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and development. The benefits package is highly competitive, with generous PTO policies, a sign-on bonus, and no premium costs for benefits. The company values work-life balance and offers a flexible PTO policy that begins immediately upon approval.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Verona, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $40.87/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Verona,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.