Quality Associate Engineer
Job Description
Quality Associate Engineer
Role Overview
The Quality Associate Engineer is a key contributor to the Quality Assurance team, responsible for managing Change Management System and supporting manufacturing and testing activities in compliance with cGMP regulations. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure changes are properly assessed, documented, and implemented while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Author and maintain change control records to support Quality Assurance activities.
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Develop impact assessments, risk analyses, and change action plans in collaboration with QA and cross-functional partners.
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Track and manage the status of change controls to ensure timely execution and closure.
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Participate in Change Control Review Board meetings and document meeting minutes.
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Support senior engineers with the implementation of new or modified systems.
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Review and approve calibration and preventive maintenance records for manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, facilities, and critical utilities.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely review of reports and records in accordance with established SOPs.
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Evaluate and approve calibration out-of-tolerance events, including participating in investigations to assess potential product impact.
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Author, review, and revise quality system SOPs and forms to support continuous improvement.
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Support regulatory inspections and quality audits as needed.
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Communicate potential quality or regulatory risks to Quality Management in a timely manner.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
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Prior experience in Quality Engineering preferred.
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Working knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations, ICH guidelines, and quality compliance standards.
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Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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Flexibility in work schedule to meet business needs.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
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Occasional exposure to electrical hazards, chemicals, vibrations, fumes, wet or humid conditions, and moving mechanical parts.
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Noise levels may occasionally be loud.
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Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for handling and reaching.
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Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
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Regular lifting up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
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Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential job functions.
Who You Are
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A positive, team-oriented professional with a proactive, “can-do” mindset.
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A clear and confident communicator, both verbally and in writing.
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Highly organized with strong multitasking abilities and exceptional attention to detail.
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Skilled at building strong working relationships across teams and with external partners.
Salary Range: $55K to $72K annually, based on experience and qualifications.
We also provide opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Meet Your Recruiter
Client Relationship Manager
About Tustin, CA
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