Senior Analyst Quality Assurance

The Operations Quality Assurance team is looking for a dynamic, flexible individual with a life sciences background that enjoys solving problems and making things better. If you have worked in a Lean Six Sigma environment and have at least 2 years of Quality experience, this opportunity may be for you! If you are resilient, self-motivated and enjoy challenges, apply today!

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Senior Analyst Quality Assurance to join our dedicated Quality team at our Germantown, NY site. This role will have limited remote flexibility.

The Pay Range: $65,000 - $78,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Annual Bonus Program
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!

The Role:
The Senior Analyst Quality Assurance will be responsible for supporting Quality Assurance programs as part of the Quality Management System, including performance of process reviews, metrics trending and reporting, status tracking, and facilitation of effective corrective and preventive actions. They will perform site quality reviews and change management activities, including review and revision of supporting documentation. The Senior Analyst Quality Assurance will work with a global team of professionals across all functional areas of the company. While the position has core responsibilities, it must also meet the ever-changing demands of a growing business.

Core Responsibilities:

• Implementation, facilitation, and continuous improvement of Taconic Biosciences quality systems.
• Perform detailed process reviews identifying all gaps adversely impacting product and process quality as well as opportunities for improvement.  Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective closure of identified gaps.
• Management of the Quality Management System as it relates to internal deviations, genotyping resulting inquires, sample receipt errors, and equipment calibration.
• Manage Document Control System for Taconic sites.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that SOPs accurately represent the processes and assurances needed to meet Taconic and customer quality requirements and standards.
• Ensure effective execution of the change management process.
• Develop validation protocols and ensure verification of changes.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to facilitate root cause investigations resulting in the implementation of corrective and preventive actions that ensure no repeat occurrences of the noted issue.
• Facilitate site quality reviews.
• Tabulate, trend, and report quality metrics. Ensure follow-through to complete investigations, corrective, and preventive actions to improve quality performance.
• Provide training on quality related topics to the workforce.
• Partner with all areas of the business to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of quality systems to ensure product and process compliance.
• Other QA leadership or support, as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or technical/managerial experience at an equivalent level.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience and/or training.
• ISO, ASQ, or ICRA Auditor Certification will be required withing 2 years of start date.
• Six sigma green or black belt certification.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA) and design of experiment (DOE) preferred.
• Previous experience working Quality systems in a TS16949 or AS9000 environment.
• Ability to actively listen and communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Ability to write reports, procedural instructions, and/or policies.
• Ability to effectively speak, present information, and respond to questions from members of the general public, groups of employees, managers, and customers

Travel:
Occasional travel required, generally 2-5 trips per year (all travel pending internal COVID-19 guidelines).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Some physical exertion is required such as long periods of standing, recurring bending and lifting, and/or lifting of items up to 25 pounds. 
• Occasional exposure to minor injury or other occupational hazards requiring precaution. Occasional exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, strong odors, and/or noise levels may occur within the work environment.

Allergen Disclosure:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding.  While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

About Us:
With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry.  We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.

Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals.  If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us! 

Better Together at Taconic
Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together.  

Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.

Salary : $65,000 - $78,000