Biosciences Quality Assurance

About The Role We are looking for a Biosciences Quality Assurance professional to join our team. In this role, you will be part of the Biosciences Operations Team Quality Assurance Unit, which is responsible for the development, management, and continuous improvement of quality procedures and systems that ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards supporting research conducted by the Biosciences Team. You will partner with research, veterinary, technical, and operational teams to maintain inspection readiness, assess compliance, strengthen quality system processes, and translate regulatory expectations into practical, risk-based solutions. Through audits, assessments, quality guidance, metrics, and cross-functional collaboration, you will help reduce risk, improve operational performance, and enable high-quality, compliant scientific work. This highly collaborative role offers broad exposure to regulated nonclinical research and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the effectiveness and continued advancement of Biosciences operations. This role will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona. Responsibilities Implement, maintain, and continuously improve quality systems, procedures, and programs supporting Biosciences research, animal care, and operational activitiesConduct internal audits and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, quality standards, animal welfare requirements, and organizational policiesSupport the planning, hosting, and response activities associated with external audits, inspections, accreditation reviews, and regulatory assessmentsDeliver training, coaching, and oversight of the Biosciences training program, including curricula, qualification requirements, training records, and effectiveness monitoringPartner with functional leaders and subject matter experts to identify training needs and support implementation of new or revised processes and proceduresProvide guidance on regulatory requirements, quality system expectations, investigations, nonconformances, CAPA, risk assessments, and related compliance activitiesAdminister and support the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and compliance activities, including program reviews, protocol oversight processes, corrective actions, and implementation of animal care and use requirementsAdminister and support quality system processes including document control, change control, event management, training, CAPA, root cause analysis, risk assessments, continuous improvement efforts, and electronic quality management systemsDevelop and communicate quality metrics, trends, reports, and recommendations to support compliance, animal welfare, training effectiveness, and operational performanceCollaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, risk reduction, and practical, science-based solutions that support compliant and efficient Biosciences operations Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, quality, engineering, regulatory affairs, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in quality systems, regulated research, laboratory operations, audits, inspections, or compliance reviews; or a minimum of 6 years of directly relevant experience supporting the processes and responsibilities outlined above in the medical device industry or another relevant regulated industry may be consideredWorking knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements and applicable quality system regulations, standards, or guidance documentsDemonstrated ability to author, revise, review, and/or maintain controlled procedures, records, and quality system documentationDemonstrated ability to train, coach, or facilitate learning on quality system requirements, regulatory expectations, and operational proceduresAbility to interpret regulatory and quality requirements, assess compliance risks, and implement practical, risk-based solutions in collaboration with process ownersStrong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical staff, study personnel, leadership, inspectors, internal and stakeholdersStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environmentAbility to work effectively across functions, influence outcomes and build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholdersAbility to support of Biosciences operations and travel up to 5% as needed Desired Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting nonclinical, animal research, veterinary, laboratory, or regulated scientific operations, including direct support of studies under 21 CFR Part 58 and familiarity with applicable DEA, USDA, Animal Welfare Act, IACUC, or related requirementsMinimum of 2 years of direct experience supporting regulatory inspections and/or independently planning, conducting, documenting, and following up on internal or supplier auditsMinimum of 2 years of hands-on experience administering electronic quality management systems, including document control and change management workflows