Quality Assurance Associate

About the Role

Are you passionate about quality compliance and ensuring scientific excellence As a Quality Assurance Associate you will play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of clinical and laboratory research that contributes to the development of new medicines and therapies.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across multiple areas of a regulated research environment partnering with scientific clinical and operational teams to ensure studies are conducted to the highest quality standards. Youll gain valuable exposure to audits regulatory requirements quality systems and process improvement initiatives while building expertise that can serve as a foundation for a long-term career in Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs Clinical Research or Compliance.

Working alongside experienced QA professionals and mentors youll help drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

What Youll Do

As a member of the Quality Assurance team you will help ensure that research activities data and processes meet regulatory and company standards by:

• Conducting audits of clinical and laboratory study activities to verify compliance with protocols Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) GxP requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Reviewing study documentation reports and data to ensure accuracy consistency and completeness.
• Partnering with teams across Clinical Operations Laboratory Services Data Management Recruiting Screening Bioanalytical Sciences and other functional areas to support quality initiatives.
• Preparing clear concise and actionable audit and inspection reports.
• Communicating audit observations and findings effectively to stakeholders and supporting the development of appropriate corrective actions.
• Verifying that SOPs are current followed consistently and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Participating in a variety of quality activities including: Study audits In-life audits Process audits Vendor qualifications Equipment validation reviews Software validation assessments
• Identifying trends risks and opportunities for process improvements that strengthen quality systems and operational effectiveness.
• Maintaining organized and accurate quality records and audit documentation.
• Interpreting and applying GCP GLP and GCLP regulations to support compliant study conduct.
• Collaborating with experienced QA mentors to expand your knowledge and technical expertise.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement compliance and operational excellence.

What Youll Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Life Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical clinical research or laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with GCP GLP GCLP ICH guidelines or other regulated quality systems is preferred.

Skills & Attributes

Were looking for candidates who are:

• Passionate about quality compliance and scientific integrity.
• Naturally curious and analytical with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Comfortable reviewing technical documents and identifying inconsistencies.
• Skilled communicators who can confidently interact with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment.
• Dependable professionals who demonstrate sound judgment discretion and integrity.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook).
• Experience with quality management systems electronic document systems or laboratory software is an asset.
• Familiarity with MasterControl Watson LIMS or Analyst software is considered a plus.

Why Join Us

• Gain hands-on experience in Quality Assurance within a regulated pharmaceutical and clinical research environment.
• Collaborate with scientists clinicians laboratory professionals and quality experts.
• Develop expertise in auditing regulatory compliance quality systems and process improvement.
• Receive mentorship and professional development opportunities from experienced QA leaders.
• Build a strong foundation for future career growth in Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs Validation Clinical Operations Compliance or Project Management.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping ensure the quality and integrity of research that supports the development of innovative therapies.

If youre a detail-oriented science professional who enjoys problem-solving process improvement and ensuring work is done right the first time we invite you to join our Quality Assurance team and help drive excellence across every stage of the research process.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship sponsorship transfers or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable.

Altasciences Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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