Description

Natureplex is a privately held OTC pharmaceutical manufacturing company that was first started in 2001 and has been growing exponentially each year. We offer our own label as well as private label and contract packaging of enemas, feminine hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, and personal care products. We currently have two locations, one in Olive Branch, MS just a few miles from Memphis, TN and a location in Memphis, TN. We are rapidly growing which means there are opportunities for advancement. We currently have an immediate opening for a Quality Associate at our Olive Brach, MS location.

We offer benefits that include:

• Medical Insurance (we pay 80% employee coverage and 20% for dependent coverage)

• Dental insurance

• Vision

• Voluntary Life

• Short Term Disability

• Vacation

• 6 Paid Holidays

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Company paid life insurance

• Weekly Pay

Natureplex is an equal opportunity employer.

Natureplex participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Summary

Responsible for performing quality checks, system tests, integration testing and performance testing.

Essential Functions

• Perform compounding room, production line and finished goods inspection as required per SOP.
• Verify that issued components to the production lines are correct.
• Sample, inspect, and release/reject incoming components and raw materials.
• Verify that outgoing shipments are correct.
• Coordinate and provide production paperwork for reconciliation with respective batch record(s).
• Cross-train to:
• Independently issue, review, reconcile and approve product quality documentation such as master batch records (inclusive of filling and packaging paperwork) as required.
• Create product formulations, blend sheets, and CofA templates as required.
• Scan, verify, file and archive documentation as needed (such as graphics, Batch Records, Validations, Qualifications, Formulations, CofAs, CAPAs, Incident Reports, Customer Feedbacks, etc.)
• Data Entry for Annual Product Review.
• Review documentation for GDP and ALCOA compliance (i.e. production and compounding log books)
• Supports the maintenance of monthly document control metrics.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Provides support with internal and regulatory audits/inspections.
• Adhere to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice), FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) requirements.
• Participates as required in training on issues affecting own area of work.
• Notifies manager of compliance questions and issues.
• Other duties as needed

Competencies

Decision Making

Teamwork

Work Standards

Motivation

Reliability

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Communication

Integrity

Initiative

Stress Tolerance

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

· Good communication and interpersonal skills; Self-reliant and motivated self-starter.

· Project and task oriented with a focus on details, timely execution of projects.

· Ability to work well within group or individually on projects.

· Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint.

Work Environment

· Manufacturing Environment – hot and cold conditions; some strong odors

Equipment Used and Physical Demands

· Moderate physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing

· 20% or more time spent looking directly at a computer and/or typing

· 80% or more time spent standing, walking (or otherwise being mobile)

Expected Hours of Work

· Monday – Friday, 40 hours

· Overtime when needed

Travel

· Some local between facilities.

Required Education and Experience

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Associate Degree in a related field, preferred

· Three – five years’ experience in a relevant cGMP and FDA industry