Our client, a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of medical equipment, is expanding their operations and seeking to add a dedicated Quality Control Specialist to their growing team.
The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing a variety of quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal requirements related to the mailing of sample collection devices directly to patients. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product quality and ensuring patient safety, privacy, and satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and draft specifications and documentation for direct-to-patient mailings and their components.
- Manage document routing and approvals through the controlled document management system.
- Review and approve labeling for patient mailings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct inspections of incoming materials and components in accordance with established quality procedures.
- Determine and document material disposition (e.g., accept, reject) based on product specifications.
- Perform material and product release activities, ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards.
- Verify patient information and component availability before initiating shipment, maintaining HIPAA compliance at all times.
- Perform in-process inspections of patient mailings to confirm adherence to specifications.
- Identify, reject, and document nonconforming materials according to internal protocols.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process validation efforts.
- Support other QA/QC functions as needed.
- Consistently apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Maintain a clean and organized work area; ensure proper use and care of office and quality-related equipment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required (Science or Engineering preferred); 4–6 years of related experience in quality control or assurance.
- Prior experience in GMP-regulated environments such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
- Ability to interpret and follow written procedures accurately.
- Comfortable working in a cross-functional team and independently.