Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Assurance Specialist (Entry-Level)

Location: Burlington, MA and Cambridge, MA

Industry: Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 4:30pm.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to support GMP-regulated manufacturing and quality operations. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and verifying Quality Control (QC) data, ensuring documentation accuracy, and supporting batch record and patient record review activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to grow within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

• Review and verify Quality Control (QC) data for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform batch record reviews and ensure proper chain of custody documentation is maintained.
• Enter and track document reviews within TrackWise and maintain supporting documentation in Excel.
• Support verification and review of patient-related records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to resolve documentation issues and maintain compliance.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems and documentation processes.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience with quality assurance activities, batch record review, and QC data review.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience with TrackWise.
• Familiarity with SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Knowledge of ISO standards and regulated documentation practices.
• Experience reviewing clinical or patient-related documentation.

• Quality Assurance
• Batch Record Review
• QC Data Review
• GMP Compliance
• Clinical Documentation
• TrackWise
• Document Control
• Quality Systems

If interested, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com

This is a Contract position based out of Burlington, MA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Burlington,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.

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