What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist I, Quality Assurance position at WuXi Biologics?
Job Title - QA Specialist l, Drug Substance (DS)
Work location: Cranbury, NJ
WuXi Biologics is a leading global open-access biologics technology platform offering end-to-end solutions to empower organizations to discover, develop, and manufacture biologics from concept to commercial manufacturing. WuXi Biologics’ achievements are a direct result of the efforts made by our employees. We have built an extraordinary team motivated by our PROUD culture of Passion, Reward, Opportunity, Unity, and Determination. WuXi Biologics offers exciting job opportunities and careers around the globe. We currently employ over 12,000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide, including all the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.
Responsibilities:
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
Work location: Cranbury, NJ
WuXi Biologics is a leading global open-access biologics technology platform offering end-to-end solutions to empower organizations to discover, develop, and manufacture biologics from concept to commercial manufacturing. WuXi Biologics’ achievements are a direct result of the efforts made by our employees. We have built an extraordinary team motivated by our PROUD culture of Passion, Reward, Opportunity, Unity, and Determination. WuXi Biologics offers exciting job opportunities and careers around the globe. We currently employ over 12,000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide, including all the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.
Responsibilities:
- Perform On-The-Floor QA activities pertaining to Drug Product (DP), including QA observation of Media/Product Fills, AQL Visual Inspection of filled vials or syringes, real time executed batch record review, corrections, logbook review, room clearance/changeover, and data integrity checks of electronic systems.
- Review, approve, and track executed production records; including client comment resolution.
- Review, approve, and manage deviations, investigations (ensure structured root cause analyses), develop scientifically justified CAPAs, change controls, and complaint records to ensure compliance with cGMP and data integrity expectations.
- Author, revise, and review controlled documents, including SOPs, batch records, protocols, reports, and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable SOPs and production requirements.
- Provide QA support during internal audits, customer audits, and FDA inspections by preparing documentation and offering subject matter expertise.
- Support client PIP and client QA during Client visit.
- Attend regular department/global/client meetings as required or assigned.
- Routinely recognizes and resolves Quality Issues on manufacturing floor.
- Seeks management guidance on complex issues.
- Performs duties as requested by DPQA Lead.
- Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Operations, Quality Control, MSAT, and Engineering to resolve issues to maintain quality standards.
- Bachelor, Master or PhD degree Biochemistry or other related science discipline
- 5 years working experience in Drug Substance (DS) Manufacturing or QA in a Biopharmaceutical facility (hands on operational experience for DP manufacturing, will be highly considered over QA experience only)
- Knowledge of sterile DP Manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of facility system qualification is desired and knowledge of TrackWise and Master Control is desired.
- Knowledge of FDA and EMA regulations, ICH and cGMP guidelines is a plus
- Work is performed in a combination of 80% manufacturing cleanroom and 20% office environment
- Work is generally performed in a clean-room environment generally seated but may require standing and walking for up to 50% of the time.
- Requires working shifts (nights) and weekends as needed
- Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical manufacturing is desired.
- Good Oral and Written communication skills in English
- Good interpersonal communication skills, good organizational skills
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
Salary : $60,000 - $95,000