Quality Assurance Specialist (Hybrid)

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

The Quality Assurance Specialist provides compliance oversight across the MilliporeSigma Quality Management System (QMS) in collaboration with site personnel.  As a QA Specialist you are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Quality Systems and processes to ensure internal and external compliance and the promotion of quality practices that meet or exceed required guidelines and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include maintenance and continuous improvement of the overall Quality Program.

• Improve quality systems in ISO and non-GMP production environments.
• Drive quality improvement in multiple departments.
• Complete a high volume of work to meet department goals.
• Communicate the status of operations and bring critical deviations to the attention of your manager.
• Communicate with coworkers and interact with other departments on a regular basis.
• Complete and have accurate work consistently with quality guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining department KPIs through on time CAPAs, Deviations, Complaints and Change Controls.
• Assist in compliance with Life Science and site quality policies and procedures.
• Represent the site during customer and regulatory audits.
• Perform internal audits.
• Assist in the investigation of customer complaints. 
• Contribute to Root Cause Investigations & Effectiveness Checks of Nonconforming Incidents
• Conduct Quality System Training 
• Documentation control activities include management of the electronic documentation management system, and the ability to write, review or approve Operation Procedures, Specifications, Master Manufacturing & Packaging Procedures and other controlled documents.

Physical Requirements:

• 70-100% Office Environment, 10-30% On-the-QA floor activities/observation.

• Give site tours of facilities including use of stairs.

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences discipline, (Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical or Process Engineering) along with 3+ years of experience in Quality System (i.e., ISO environment) with experience in a specific QA job function

or

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline along with 5+ years of Quality System (i.e., ISO environment) with experience in a specific QA job function

or 

• Master’s degree or PhD Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or Engineering along with 2+ years of Quality System (i.e., ISO environment) with experience in a specific QA job function

Location: onsite St Louis, MO - 3 days per week in office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and ability to learn and operate using other specific application software (SAP, Trackwise, etc.)
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and customer services skills
• Good writing skills and experience writing technical documentation & reports
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks/priorities
• Good problem-solving skills/abilities
• Good time management and negotiating skills
• Capacity for independent work
• Environmental conditions: Varies depending on specific job responsibilities.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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