QA Specialist

ABOUT US

Arranta Bio is a rapidly growing and dynamic bio-pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). Our vision is to be the best in class CDMO providing development and GMP manufacturing services to microbiome innovators within the pharmaceutical industry. Therapies focused on the human microbiome are exhibiting incredible potential towards revolutionizing disease etiology and associated medical treatments. Arranta Bio's mission is to build a world class organization which provides microbiome bio-pharmaceutical innovators with a single source of supply from early process development through clinical and commercial GMP finished product.

WHO ARE WE

Arranta hires people who are committed and passionate to the goal of bringing life enhancing products to patients. We want top talent who will render ideas and a relentless desire towards accomplishing our mission; when a job becomes a passion, it makes you feel ALIVE.

Here at Arranta Bio, we embrace ALIVE - our core values that we live and breathe daily! We are Agile, Leading, Innovating, Value Creating, and Engaging.

We embrace our challenges as opportunities.

We are empowered to think and act.

We never settle; we strive to improve through purposeful creativity.

We build aligned teams who learn, grow, and deliver.

We are committed to building strong relationships.

Are you ready to come ALIVE with a daring and intrepid team? Don't wait another minute; Apply today!

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Specialist III supports the day-to-day early phase clinical GMP manufacturing operation via execution of all operational elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), including but not limited to deviations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), investigations, excursions, out of specifications (OOS), change control, batch review and disposition, and training in support of biologics manufacturing production. He/She will collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities, Process and Analytical Development and clients to ensure cGMP compliance and establish a quality culture. This is a unique opportunity to help build and grow the QA Operations organization in a dynamic and fast-paced CDMO environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support cGMP manufacturing operations through administration and enforcement of the Quality Management System including, but not limited to, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Review and approve batch records.
• Perform the review and approval of commissioning and qualification documentation for facilities, equipment, and utilities.
• Review and approve preventative maintenance, calibration, and work order documentation.
• Review, assist in the investigation of, and approve environmental excursions.
• Provide on-the-floor QA support for manufacturing activities.
• Represent Quality Assurance on project teams and in meetings.
• Support the continuous improvement and oversight of Quality Management System procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills

• BS required, MS preferred in a scientific/technical discipline with 5+ years of experience in a QA position within the biological and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to apply GMP regulations and international guidelines to all aspects of the position
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence behaviors and negotiate and resolve challenges with poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to all organization levels as well as clients and vendors
• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage through complex processes/projects
• Extensive experience with writing and managing investigations and risk assessments
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and SOPs
• Ability to be hands-on and detail orientated
• Very proficient in MS Office application suite as well GMP electronic applications such as LIMS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• In the performance of the duties of this job the employee is required to travel occasionally, drive a motor vehicle.
• Communicate using telephone and e-mail.

BENEFITS

Arranta Bio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.