QA Generalist

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Ensure biotech product quality, compliance, and support technical transfers.

Key Responsibilities

  • audit resolution
  • batch review
  • document control
  • regulatory filings
  • qms implementation
  • metrics compilation

Tasks

-Address and resolve audit findings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented. -Perform batch record review and release in support of US and ex-US clinical trials. -Support the management of document control processes, including reviewing and approving batch records, deviation reports, and change controls. -Collaborate with CDMOs and internal CMC teams to ensure quality standards are met from development through commercialization. -Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and submissions. -Assist in the creation and maintenance of SOPs, policies, and associated documents. -Compile metrics for internal and external operations. -Support in the execution of internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. -Provide Quality support to CMC throughout the product lifecycle. -Investigate and address product quality issues, including deviations, OOS results, and non-conformances. -Assist in preparing for internal and external audits. -Review and approve technical transfer documents including protocols, reports, master batch records, and test methods. -Ensure that all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. -Implement, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with internal policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Requirements

  • quality assurance
  • gmp
  • capa
  • technical transfer
  • life sciences
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Effective presentation and writing skills. -Significant experience in drug manufacturing or biologics industry in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Engineering position. -Experience in a startup early phase-late phase setting is highly desirable. -Experience with audit processes, document control, and Quality Management Systems: deviations, change control management, and CAPAs. -Experience in cell and gene therapy. -Minimum of 4 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical operations, technical operations, and/or quality operations, with 2+ years hands-on experience in Quality function supporting clinical or commercial lifecycle management. -Experience supporting product technical transfer activities and comparability studies. -Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships. -Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management Systems, preferably electronic systems. -Extensive knowledge of GMP, GCP ICH, and US/EU/UK regulations. -Ability to provide clear, pragmatic direction and advice regarding compliance issues. -Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc.) or a related field. -Must be highly organized and able to work collaboratively with a team.

Benefits

-Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Employee Assistance Program

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil