QA Specialist (Pharma, 1+yr Exp, Hybrid)
Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Description
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for providing quality support to the pharmaceutical products portfolio, including products in development. This role acts as a quality liaison with cross-functional groups to facilitate continuous improvement, change management, risk management, and issue resolution.
Responsibilities
- Perform executed batch record reviews and product disposition of finished products during product development and/or internal commercial operations.
- Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
- Execute and approve investigations (e.g., complaints and deviations).
- Review and approve product-related documents including specifications, master batch records, change control documents, CAPA, investigations, deviations, regulatory submissions, and stability protocols.
- Assist Operations in situations requiring deviations or investigations.
- Assist with internal audits, quality audits, and facility audits.
- Utilize risk analysis to assess product impact and determine corrective and preventative actions.
- Employ technical writing skills to ensure clear, concise investigation summaries.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Science-related industry.
- 1+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in a GMP-related industry such as pharmaceuticals, food, or medical devices.
- 6+ months of experience performing or approving CAPAs/Change Controls.
- Strong writing skills
Work Environment
The work involves supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing in a GMP environment, primarily from a desk. After training, the position offers a hybrid model with a minimum of three days on-site, specifically on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and one additional day chosen by the employee. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $44.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Maple Grove,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [Email available when viewing the job] for other accommodation options. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job