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QA Inspection Specialist – Qualification

QA Inspection Specialist – Qualification

CompanyRegeneron Pharmaceuticals
LocationCohoes, NY, USA
Salary$66400 – $126800
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing environment and familiarity with visual inspection of liquid and lyophilized products
  • Experience using and/or developing qualification kits and qualifying operators
  • Experience in developing and implementing employee training programs
  • Understanding of biologics manufacturing operations
  • Ability to pass a visual acuity exam according to SOP requirements and gown for an ‘A’ classification
  • Ability to learn and use computerized systems for daily performance of tasks
  • Organized and have attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and changing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for qualification preparation, including documentation readiness, qualification/training kit readiness and scheduling for initial and annual requalification of visual inspectors and qualification kits
  • Responsible for coordinating and reviewing progress of inspectors on evaluation assessments and qualification trials and conducting the evaluation of inspectors after qualification completion
  • Provide formal instructions according to SOP/Protocol to a group of inspectors in a qualification setting
  • Coordinate/supervise qualification room and ensures the environment for inspectors is efficient for qualification activities
  • Oversee/monitor inspection methods and inspector adherence to protocol and procedures during qualification activities
  • Maintains confidentiality and security of all qualification materials, logbooks, and other documentation as applicable
  • Perform assessments of existing procedures/documents to gauge appropriateness for the inclusion of operations; where current documents are not adequate, identify path forward for establishment of procedures
  • Develop, write, review, and approve SOPs, specifications, and other documents to support drug product operations
  • Accountable for maintaining project timelines associated with initiatives to support the evolving business
  • Perform On-The-Floor quality review of documents, such as: equipment logs, training records, testing results, batch records and supporting documents (electronic and paper based)
  • Performs On-the-floor Visual Inspection Observation of Inspectors technique
  • Review and approval of documents including executed Batch Records and SOPs (electronic and paper-based)
  • Complete daily operations per management mentorship in a multifaceted environment
  • Perform daily on-the-floor duties to ensure facilities, equipment, materials and documentation comply with SOPs and safety standards
  • Provide mentorship during on-the-floor manufacturing
  • Support audits, inspections and investigations

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.