Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to manage and oversee quality and compliance activities in accordance with cGMP, FDA, and ISO standards. You will play a critical role in approving and releasing batch records and raw materials, reviewing deviations, and conducting investigations. Additionally, you will support regulatory audits within the Quality Management System (QMS). Responsibilities Manage and handle all quality and compliance activities according to cGMP, FDA, and ISO standards. Approve and release all batch records and raw materials. Review and handle all deviations and investigations. Support and assist in handling any regulatory audits within the QMS. Essential Skills Proficiency in compliance management and quality assurance. Expertise in batch record review, deviation handling, and investigations. Strong root cause analysis skills. Experience with QMS and document control. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a life science. 3-5 years of experience in GMP, FDA environments. Experience working in Quality Management Systems. Work Environment The position is part of the QA team and operates during normal business hours from Monday to Friday. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Bedford, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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 Bedford,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.