QA Associate III - Process (3rd Shift)

Core Hours

Sunday - Wednesday, 5:00 pm - 5:30 am, every other Wednesday off

Purpose and Scope

The Quality Assurance Associate ensures that all product manufactured at Tolmar is manufactured in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and meet all internal specifications. They also continuously monitor systems and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards, quality improvements and efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect materials, components, and finished product against specified requirements.
• Follow procedures to determine status or disposition, and properly document results on records and in lab notebooks.
• Perform inspection of retained drug product for Annual Product Reviews.
• Support manufacturing and QC unit with inspections and material sampling.
• Training of associates on various job functions.
• Complete training according to requirements and maintain training records in the electronic document system.
• Ensure proper status and storage of materials and product.
• Provide materials to outside departments as requested.
• Update, review and approve SOPs and work instructions using the electronic document management system.
• Complete review and release of materials as required.
• Provide quality oversight throughout multiple departments and facilities.
• Initiate deviations, complete immediate actions and request assessments for non-conformances from appropriate groups.
• Perform finished product inspections in accordance with specification; ensuring proper sampling has taken place prior to final release.
• Understand and use the electronic document/documentation system in the performance of duties.
• Provide process oversight support to manufacturing.
• Suggest improvements to streamline inspection and documentation processes and work with manufacturing department to assure success.
• Participate in monthly quality and safety walkthroughs.
• Demonstrate high level of proficiency in department job functions.
• Review temperature data loggers.
• Act as a lead on investigations involving QA manufacturing support processes. Complete corrective and preventative actions as determined through investigations.
• Contribute to Competency Based Training (CBT) as a subject matter expert, acting in a Developer, Trainer or Assessor capacity.
• Complete review and release of materials including generation of COA through LIMS.
• Reach sound, effective conclusions and make quality decisions with little or no supervision.
• Prioritize daily group tasks.
• Create and maintain staffing schedule to ensure proper coverage at each facility.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Working knowledge in drug or device cGMP.
• Knowledge of computer operations, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Access.
• Ability to learn Tolmar electronic systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong effective written and oral communication.
• Work independently and properly prioritize tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to work well with employees at all levels and departments.
• Ability to read, understand and follow procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in technical writing.
• Ability to use critical thinking to address non-conformances and potential areas of concern.

Core Values

This position is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values:

• Center on People:  We commit to support the well‑being of our patients and treat our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together with an enterprise‑wide mindset that lifts the whole organization.
• Are Proactive & Agile:  We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.​
• Act Ethically:  We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.
• ​Constantly Improve:  We are committed to a proactive, collaborative effort to enhance our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and improving quality. We strive to be innovative, embracing calculated risk‑taking that drives better ways of working.
• Are Accountable:  We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.​

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in a Quality Assurance capacity in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry preferred.
• Four or more years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry in a Quality Assurance capacity.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to bend, squat, and lift minimum of 30 pounds required.
• Ability to pass physical and eye exam required.
• Ability see color.

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are in an office, warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Work may consist of travel between multiple facilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour, depending on experience 
• Shift differential: $2.50 per hour
• Benefits summary:  https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits 

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience. 

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Salary : $3 - $27