Quality Assurance Specialist

job summary: Accelerate your career in pharmaceutical manufacturing in vibrant Greenville, NC. A Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to manage core quality processes, oversee customer and supplier quality issues, and drive continuous improvement on a 2-2-3 day-shift schedule (6 AM-6 PM). location: Greenville, North Carolina job type: Contract salary: $18 - 26 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Manage customer complaints, product quarantines, recoveries, change notifications, and quality surveys. Lead investigations with suppliers and cross-functional teams to identify root cause and implement corrective actions (CAPA). Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics using systems like Oracle and quality management databases. Draft and revise QA standard operating procedures and work instructions. Participate as an internal auditor for the Quality Management System and support Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives. qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, chemistry, biology, mathematics, or a technical field. 2+ years of experience working in an ISO (13485 preferred) or FDA cGMP-regulated environment. Proven experience in customer/supplier quality interactions and root cause analysis. Proficiency with continuous improvement tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, PPI, Lean, CAPA). Ability to work on-site in Greenville, NC on a 2-2-3 day rotation (6 AM-6 PM) with up to 15% travel. Preferred: Experience as an internal or lead auditor. Hands-on experience with quality systems like MasterControl or SalesLogix. skills: Biology, Chemistry, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Aseptic Processing Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Required: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, chemistry, biology, mathematics, or a technical field. 2+ years of experience working in an ISO (13485 preferred) or FDA cGMP-regulated environment. Proven experience in customer/supplier quality interactions and root cause analysis. Proficiency with continuous improvement tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, PPI, Lean, CAPA). Ability to work on-site in Greenville, NC on a 2-2-3 day rotation (6 AM-6 PM) with up to 15% travel. Preferred: Experience as an internal or lead auditor. Hands-on experience with quality systems like MasterControl or SalesLogix. #J-18808-Ljbffr