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QA Complaint Intake Specialist

R&D Partners
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a QA Complaint Intake Specialist in San Diego, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a QA Complaint Intake Specialist:

  • Receive complaint information from approved intake sources including Customer Support, field personnel, sales representatives, Medical Affairs, email communications, phone calls, and other authorized channels.
  • Review incoming complaint information and supporting documentation to assess reported events, identify potential complaint criteria, and initiate required follow-up activities.
  • Accurately document complaint information within the complaint handling module/eQMS.
  • Perform initial complaint triage activities to assess completeness of available information, identify missing or unclear details, and determine the need for additional follow-up or escalation.
  • Coordinate and document follow-up activities with internal and external stakeholders to obtain missing, incomplete, or clarifying information necessary for complaint assessment and investigation.

What we are looking for in a QA Complaint Intake Specialist:

  • Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, medical device/pharmaceutical documentation, customer support, or another regulated industry preferred.
  • Medical device or pharmaceutical experience is preferred.
  • BS/BA degree in a scientific, technical, healthcare, or quality-related discipline is desirable; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Experience with eQMS, complaint handling systems, or regulated documentation is preferred.
  • The individual should have a basic understanding of medical device and quality system requirements; strong organizational skills; strong attention to detail; ability to accurately review and document information; ability to determine the number of complaint events from emails and supporting communications; ability to identify missing or unclear information; ability to coordinate timely follow-up; good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work professorially with cross-functionally teams, Complainant, Customer Support, Field Sales, Medical Affairs, QA, Operations, and Complaint Investigators; ability to manage multiple complaint records within required timelines; and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and eQMS systems.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance - PPO, HMO &
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$49,920 - $62,400 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists visit the 'Contact Us' page.

R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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