Quality Systems Specialist II

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Systems Specialist II

Duration: 6-Month Contract with potential for extension or conversion

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Systems Specialist II to support and strengthen our Quality Management System (QMS) within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a quality professional with experience in document control, training administration, CAPA management, audits, and regulatory compliance.

As a key member of the Quality team, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Leadership to ensure compliance with cGMP, ICH, ISO, and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Manage document control activities, including creation, revision, routing, approval, and maintenance of SOPs and controlled documents.
• Administer employee training records and training matrices, ensuring alignment with current procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance within electronic document management and quality systems.
• Process and manage quality events, including CAPAs, deviations, change controls, and customer complaints.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections, including preparation, participation, and follow-up activities.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage customer quality agreements and support supplier qualification activities.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and records.
• Assist with the implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS), including MasterControl or similar platforms.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Regulatory teams to drive continuous improvement and compliance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related field.
• 3+ years of Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or related experience within a cGMP, GxP, ISO-regulated, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environment.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing document control processes and controlled documentation.
• Working knowledge of CAPAs, deviations, change controls, audits, complaints, and training systems.
• Experience authoring, revising, and maintaining SOPs and quality documentation.
• Strong root cause investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MasterControl or other electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS).
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting supplier quality programs and customer quality agreements.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Why Join the team?

• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing life sciences organization.
• Broad exposure across Quality Systems, Document Control, Training, CAPA, Auditing, Supplier Quality, and Compliance functions.
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment with significant interaction across the business.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and business needs.

If you're passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in a regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oceanside, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.50 - $35.61/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oceanside, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,CA.

About Actalent

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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.