Quality Assurance Associate

Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate

Job Description

This role involves providing support for QA issues within the manufacturing suite and mitigating gaps and risks associated with all quality and GMP processes. The position requires running investigations for deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and out-of-specifications, as well as reviewing and authoring SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-floor support for QA issues within the manufacturing suite.

• Mitigate gaps and risks in quality and GMP processes.

• Conduct investigations for deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.

• Review and author SOPs.

• Ensure compliance with regulations such as cGMP, FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 211, 212), and ICH.

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills Needed

• Proficiency in quality assurance and document control.

• Experience in batch record review, CAPA, and deviation management.

• Strong understanding of quality systems management and audit processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting GMP requirements and compliance.

• Knowledge of compliance, audits, and quality systems.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with a BS degree.

• Experience supervising or managing direct reports.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waltham, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $45.00/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 Waltham,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.

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