Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Assurance Inspector - 1st Shift & 2nd Shift

Location: Clayton, NC
Pay Rate: $17.00-$25.00/hour (based on experience)
Assignment Duration: July 6, 2026 - January 22, 2027
Shifts:
1st Shift | Monday-Thursday | 5am-1:30am
or
2nd Shift 130pm-12am

Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of incoming plasma shipments, in-process production units, and final plasma lot shipments. This role partners closely with manufacturing operations to inspect materials, verify documentation, identify non-conformances, and ensure all products meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve incoming plasma shipments, raw materials, and associated documentation to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Reject or return non-conforming materials as directed by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• Review and approve in-process Production Units (PUs) by verifying customer and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect final plasma lot shipments to ensure pallets are properly packaged, labeled, and prepared for distribution.
• Investigate, document, and report product or process deviations through non-conformance and deviation reports.
• Communicate quality concerns and required corrective actions to manufacturing personnel and QA leadership.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP requirements, and company quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation in company computer systems.
• Assist with developing and updating quality policies and SOPs.
• Support a safe, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of Quality Assurance experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing required.
• Experience in plasma, blood banking, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented quality professional with experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is committed to accuracy, compliance, and teamwork while ensuring products consistently meet quality and regulatory standards.

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.