Quality Validation Specialist

Summary

The Quality Validation Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that finished products meet company standards through inspecting, assessing, and testing of products, integrations, and implementations of new equipment and processes. The candidate will support the day-to-day activities pertaining to the lab, customer complaints, environmental monitoring, and validations (equipment, cleaning, process and products). The ideal candidate must understand lab procedures and process validation strategies. The position will report directly to the Lab Supersivor with oversight by the QA Manager.

This role offers responsibility, variety and the satisfaction that your role makes a real impact on our success

Responsibilities

• Assist QA management with implementing various quality systems (SQF, Organic, Kosher, RSPO, UTZ, etc.)
• Assist with lab testing, sample collection, sensory evaluation, shelf-life retention monitoring
• Communicate corrective actions to suppliers/vendors.
• Assist in implementation of corrective actions required as a result of an audit or internal finding
• Communicate nonconforming products to appropriate personnel.
• Write technical reports and supporting documentation such as deviation, CAPAs, reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses preventative/corrective actions. Ensure timely closure of investigations.
• Participate in internal audits for compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and regulations.
• Participates actively in technology transfer, method qualification and validation.
• Perform all additional Quality Assurance tasks as required.

• Experienced with GFSI and HACCP Scheme (SQF, BRC)
• HACCP and PCQI Certified is not required but a plus
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or food processing industry field.
• Knowledge of Regulations and Standards: Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards, such as cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) GMP experience in manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations and training.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Good Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Technical Writing: Intermediate to advance
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to validation activities.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook
• The ability to solve practical problems or issues and report in a high level
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Scientific Background: Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, such as biology, chemistry, or engineering.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with laboratory equipment and validation techniques, methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to evaluate data and identify trends.