The Quality Assurance Specialist provides compliance oversight across the MilliporeSigma Quality Management System (QMS) in collaboration with site personnel. As a QA Specialist you are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Quality Systems and processes to ensure internal and external compliance and the promotion of quality practices that meet or exceed required guidelines and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include maintenance and continuous improvement of the overall Quality Program.Improve quality systems in ISO and non-GMP production environments.Drive quality improvement in multiple departments.Complete a high volume of work to meet department goals.Communicate the status of operations and bring critical deviations to the attention of your manager.Communicate with coworkers and interact with other departments on a regular basis.Complete and have accurate work consistently with quality guidelines.Assist in maintaining department KPIs through on time CAPAs, Deviations, Complaints and Change Controls.Assist in compliance with Life Science and site quality policies and procedures.Represent the site during customer and regulatory audits.Perform internal audits.Assist in the investigation of customer complaints. Contribute to Root Cause Investigations & Effectiveness Checks of Nonconforming IncidentsConduct Quality System Training Documentation control activities include management of the electronic documentation management system, and the ability to write, review or approve Operation Procedures, Specifications, Master Manufacturing & Packaging Procedures and other controlled documents.Physical Requirements: 70-100% Office Environment, 10-30% On-the-QA floor activities/observation.Give site tours of facilities including use of stairs.Who you are:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences discipline, (Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical or Process Engineering) along with 3 years of experience in Quality System (i.e., ISO environment) with experience in a specific QA job functionorBachelor's degree in any discipline along with 5 years of Quality System (i.e., ISO environment) with experience in a specific QA job functionor Master's degree or PhD Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or Engineering along with 2 years of Quality System (i.e., ISO environment) with experience in a specific QA job functionLocation: onsite St Louis, MO - 3 days per week in office Preferred Qualifications:Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and ability to learn and operate using other specific application software (SAP, Trackwise, etc.) Excellent communication (verbal & written) and customer services skills Good writing skills and experience writing technical documentation & reports Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks/priorities Good problem-solving skills/abilities Good time management and negotiating skills Capacity for independent work Environmental conditions: Varies depending on specific job responsibilities.