Quality Control Inspector

Talascend is currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a contract opportunity with our client in Port Allen, Louisiana. Overview The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for assuring that activities, processes, and specific conditions related to the daily manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug products, and medical devices meet current Good Manufacturing Practices and comply with applicable procedures and standards. Responsibilities Performs area clearances/line clearances, in-process inspections of manufacturing processes, and inspection and disposition of incoming material. Monitors manufacturing process performance as relates to SPC/SQC, general compliance status of manufacturing and warehouse areas, as well as ensures components, product or equipment under evaluation or not in compliance is properly controlled. Prepares and attaches material quality status on materials, including labeling. Performs the verification of all labels after final printing is completed. Executes assigned activities in accordance with production schedule and participates in production schedule planning, as needed. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of site quality procedures, standards, and controls. Supports the quality audit function through occasional conduct of investigations of nonconformances or deviations and assists with corrective actions and preventative actions associated with site quality. Performs other tasks related to the assurance that product meets established standards for quality and efficacy as assigned by supervisor. Performs special projects as assigned by supervisor to meet company and departmental goals. Performs chemical analysis of raw material, in-process materials, finished drug product, stability, validation, and R&D samples in accordance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, cGMP, and other appropriate regulatory requirements within the Quality Control Laboratory. Performs the collection, handling, and documentation of raw materials, chemical reagents, laboratory standards, and sample vessels in accordance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, cGMP, and other appropriate regulatory requirements. Performs the calibration and preventative maintenance of analytical instruments in accordance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, cGMP, and other appropriate regulatory requirements. Reviews other analysts work. Performs routine housekeeping activities; create and submit HOLD alerts, work orders, etc. as applicable. Qualifications Associates Degree in technical or scientific related field required Bachelors Degree (preferably in a science related field) preferred Experience in a regulated work environment is preferred Requirements Quality certificate preferred (ASQ CQE, CQA, etc.) Understand and internalize drug cGMPs, OSHA, EPA, and FDA regulations/requirements as related to drug and medical device manufacturing. Proficient in Word and Excel. Mathematical skills Mechanical aptitude Excellent oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; and organizational skills. Detailed-oriented. Excellent team ethic and practice. Collaborative, tactful, and able to communicate with various levels in the organization. Assertive in enforcing regulations, policies, and procedures. Basic knowledge of laboratory analyzers and inspection equipment used to perform chemical analyses and component inspections. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet thequalifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, otherduties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr