Traveling Qa/qc Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: QA/QC Inspector – Biopharmaceutical Construction Job Description

This role supports a major biopharmaceutical construction project in Lebanon, Indiana, focusing on high‑purity process piping, welding inspection, and quality oversight in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will perform detailed weld and process piping inspections, ensure strict compliance with corporate SOPs, client requirements, and industry codes, and maintain accurate, FDA-compliant documentation. The position offers extensive overtime, exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the opportunity to build long-term expertise in high-purity process systems and validation practices.

• Perform QA/QC inspections on process piping and welding activities throughout fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct detailed weld inspections and verify compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards.
• Review, prepare, and maintain quality records, inspection reports, and turnover documentation in accordance with FDA-regulated documentation practices.
• Ensure compliance with corporate SOPs, client quality requirements, and relevant industry codes and standards.
• Verify adherence to piping and equipment codes, project standards, and site specifications, including process piping and high-purity piping requirements.
• Identify non-conformances, document findings, and communicate required corrective actions to project stakeholders.
• Interface proactively with welders, subcontractors, craft labor, project teams, and client representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Support internal and external quality audits, documentation reviews, and quality program assessments.
• Navigate and interpret applicable codes and specifications to confirm compliance for welding and process piping activities.
• Assist with material inspections and receiving inspections to ensure materials meet project and code requirements.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and traceable inspection and quality records to support turnover and validation activities.
• Support project teams during fabrication, installation, and commissioning by providing quality guidance and oversight.
• Contribute to QA/QC program implementation, documentation control, and quality reporting for the project.
• Apply pharmaceutical validation practices and validation protocols to inspection and documentation activities where applicable.
• Utilize P&IDs and mechanical and piping documentation to verify installation and inspection scope.
• Uphold company and project quality standards under pressure and communicate difficult quality findings in a professional manner.

• Non-union Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification and/or ASNT Level II certification.
• At least 2+ years of QA/QC, weld inspection, quality inspection, or closely related experience.
• Hands-on welding inspection experience in an industrial or construction environment.
• Ability to interpret and navigate codes, specifications, and quality standards, including process piping and high-purity piping requirements.
• Strong documentation skills with experience following FDA documentation standards.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to corporate SOP compliance requirements.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor, or food and beverage manufacturing quality environments.
• Proficiency in welding inspection, QA/QC programs, documentation control, and quality reporting.
• Ability to work onsite in an industrial construction setting and perform field inspections.
• Ability and willingness to work significant overtime as project demands increase.
• Strong attention to detail, professional accountability, and a high level of accuracy in inspection records.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with craft labor, subcontractors, project teams, and client representatives.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and regulated documentation practices.

• High-purity piping experience, particularly in biopharmaceutical or similar highly regulated environments.
• Cleanroom construction experience and familiarity with cleanroom quality requirements.
• Process piping inspection experience, including high-purity process systems.
• Material receiving inspection experience and material inspection practices.
• Experience with pharmaceutical validation practices and validation protocols.
• Knowledge of mechanical and piping systems and the ability to read and interpret P&IDs.
• Experience with piping codes such as ASME B31.3 and ASME BPE or equivalent process piping standards.
• Experience with turnover documentation processes on large industrial or pharmaceutical projects.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple inspection tasks and documentation requirements.
• Ability to deliver difficult quality findings professionally and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold company standards and quality expectations under pressure.
• Interest in developing long-term expertise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and high-purity process piping.
• Experience in non-union construction environments.

This is an onsite role based in Lebanon, Indiana, within a large-scale biopharmaceutical construction project supporting a major pharmaceutical manufacturing campus. The position follows a typical schedule of six 10-hour days per week (approximately 60 hours), with extensive overtime available during peak project phases. You will work in an industrial construction environment that includes high-purity process piping, welding activities, and cleanroom-related construction areas, requiring consistent adherence to safety protocols and OSHA 30 standards. The work involves regular field presence, interaction with craft labor and subcontractors, and close collaboration with project teams and client representatives. You will gain exposure to pharmaceutical quality systems, FDA-regulated documentation practices, and advanced process piping technologies. The project offers a dynamic, fast-paced setting with a strong leadership team, direct access to decision makers, and a streamlined interview process. There is potential for continued project opportunities and long-term career growth as additional phases and headcount are added across the broader development.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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