Quality Assurance Specialist

Sterile Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 12-Hour Day Shift (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM) | 2-2-3 Schedule

Make an Impact on Patient Safety and Product Quality

Are you passionate about quality, problem-solving, and ensuring life-changing therapies are manufactured to the highest standards? We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to serve as a critical quality partner within our sterile manufacturing operations.

In this highly visible role, you will work side-by-side with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP regulations. You'll have the opportunity to influence quality culture, lead investigations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide real-time support on the production floor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment and enjoys being actively involved in operations rather than working behind a desk.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be a trusted resource for manufacturing teams and a key contributor to operational excellence by:

• Providing real-time quality oversight and support for sterile manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packaging operations.
• Performing routine quality assessments of facilities, equipment, personnel practices, and GMP documentation.
• Partnering with production teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues while ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Reviewing and approving batch records, deviations, change controls, procedures, training documents, and investigation reports.
• Serving as the Quality representative during Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and supporting complex investigations.
• Participating in rapid response events and helping drive timely resolution of quality issues.
• Identifying trends, analyzing production data, and implementing solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and product quality.
• Supporting CAPA activities and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Coaching and mentoring manufacturing personnel on GMP requirements, aseptic technique, and quality best practices.
• Contributing to technical writing activities, including procedures, reports, investigations, and quality documentation.
• Maintaining an active presence on the production floor to promote a strong culture of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, technical, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, quality systems, and documentation practices.
• Experience supporting investigations, deviations, and quality events.
• Proven ability to analyze data, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and solve complex problems.
• Strong technical writing and documentation review skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting sterile, aseptic, biologics, or parenteral manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of CAPA, Change Control, Risk Assessments, and Quality Management Systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or other quality-related certifications.
• Experience participating in regulatory inspections, audits, or validation activities.

Why Join Us?

• Play a direct role in ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality therapies.
• Partner with talented teams across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Gain exposure to complex sterile manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Make a measurable impact on product quality, compliance, and operational performance.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is based within a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility and requires frequent interaction within both classified and non-classified production areas. Candidates should be comfortable working in a GMP environment and wearing appropriate PPE and gowning required for sterile operations.

The role requires:

• Extended periods of standing and walking on the production floor.
• Frequent bending, crouching, and movement throughout manufacturing areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to wear aseptic gowning and other required PPE.
• Regular use of computer systems for documentation review, data analysis, and technical writing.

Schedule: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including alternating weekends.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on quality, compliance, and patient safety? Apply today and join a team committed to manufacturing excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilson, NC.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilson,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

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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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $15 - $27