Job Abstract

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

Avantor is seeking a QA Specialist to support our QA & Quality Systems team. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with SOPs and applicable regulations.

This position reports to the Manager, Quality Assurance and sits at our Leesburg, VA.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: at least 3 years of applicable experience

Who you are

• Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to work independently when necessary and participate in a team environment.
• Ability to balance and coordinate workload for multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality
• Understanding of importance for compliance with applicable US and OECD regulations
• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures
• Must be flexible, forward-thinking, motivated, and have the ability to act independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

How you will create an impact

• Evaluate overall compliance of the EPL Archives facility with applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements through internal facility and process focused inspections. 
• Distribute findings to Archives Management personnel and staff for resolution and initiate SOP changes based on inspection findings. 
• Maintain records of all inspection activities; identify, document and report deviations from applicable regulations and standard operating procedures; ensure appropriate corrective actions have been completed.  
• Assist with the review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in developing and providing applicable US and OECD regulatory training for employees.
• Schedule/conduct assessments of critical vendors for suitability of use and distribute findings to Archives Management personnel and vendors for resolution.
• Co-host client inspections and perform associated duties (e.g., agendas, summary reports, and follow-up to ensure resolution of findings).
• Provide support during regulatory inspections (e.g., daily summary reports, copying of materials).
• Identify and attend seminars and/or courses necessary to develop growth in the Quality Assurance field.
• Take part in company planning activities and/or committee assignments.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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