Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist for a 6-month contract position at a premier biotech company in San Jose, CA . If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay Rate:

$50-55/hour

Overview:

In this role, you will ensure quality and compliance by managing documentation, supporting manufacturing operations, overseeing product release activities, handling investigations and quality records, and assisting with audits as a key member of the QA team.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, occasional weekend/evening shifts on a rotation basis (every 4-5 weeks)

Responsibilities:

• Author, review, and revise documentation such as SOPs, policies, and standards to ensure strict adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements.

• Provide direct, on-floor QA support for manufacturing operations.

• Perform and oversee lot disposition and product release activities for clinical and commercial products, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

• Conduct thorough reviews of batch production records, quality control testing data, and equipment maintenance/calibration documentation, and lead investigations related to product quality.

• Collaborate with the QA team to maintain accurate quality records and assist in hosting client and regulatory audits, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and compliance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field.

• 5+ years of QA experience in a biotech or pharma GMP environment.

• Experience with lot release and disposition.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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