Quality Specialist

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Description
This role supports Operations and Quality by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous process improvements within a medical device environment. The Quality Assurance Specialist partners closely with the Quality team to respond to quality events, enhance processes, and maintain robust quality system standards that align with FDA regulations and cGMP requirements.
Responsibilities

• Support Operations and Quality teams in maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal quality system standards.
• Collaborate closely with Quality personnel to investigate and respond to quality events, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Drive process improvements across operations and quality functions to enhance efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality system documentation and procedures.
• Perform document control activities, including creating, reviewing, updating, and managing controlled documents in accordance with established protocols.
• Support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes by assisting with root cause analysis, action plan development, implementation, and effectiveness verification.
• Ensure adherence to FDA regulations and cGMP standards in daily activities and across operational processes.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation for quality events, CAPA activities, and process improvements.
• Analyze quality data and documentation to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the site.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance experience in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience working with FDA regulations.
• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes.
• Experience with document control practices and systems.
• Understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a technical field.
• Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends and root causes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations and Quality teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and cross-functional interaction.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in optimizing processes.
• Comfort working in a small-site environment and contributing across multiple quality activities.

Work Environment
This is an on-site, first-shift position working Monday through Friday at a facility with approximately 50 employees. The environment is a small, collaborative site where Quality and Operations work closely together. Work is performed in a professional, regulated setting that follows FDA and cGMP standards, with a focus on medical device quality systems and documentation. Standard professional attire is expected, and employees work in office and controlled production or laboratory areas as needed to support quality assurance activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New Cumberland, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Cumberland,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.
About Actalent


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