Incoming Inspector, QA

About the role

As Spokane’s largest manufacturing company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support life-changing medicines around the world. We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global Jubilant Pharma family.

Why builders choose us

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well-being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands-on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long-term stability with forward-looking innovation.

Responsibilities

• Handle, inspect, sample and recommend disposition of all incoming raw material components used to process or will become part of the final product.
• Handle, inspect, sample and recommend disposition of all materials utilized in the laboratory areas such as testing reagents, chemicals, and standards.
• Inspect and recommend disposition of all returned goods for Customer Service and carry out that final disposition.
• Assist in writing and/or revising Standard Operating Procedures and Material Specifications for the QA Incoming Inspection area and in the maintenance and control of other records associated with the inspection of incoming materials.
• Use glassware, which includes backfilling of trays during random sampling, qualification of vial test sets, and utilizing the PDA Technical Report 43 for classification of glass defects.
• Represent the Incoming Inspection area during vendor and client audits/tours of facility and interact with auditors.
• Other duties as assigned by the department supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Pharmaceutical experience.
• FDA-regulated industry experience.
• SAP/Master Control.

Preferred

• Associate of Science.
• Forklift Certified.
• General understanding of sampling practices in an ISO 8 environment, to include the cleaning and use of a HEPA-filtered sampling booth, perform nitrogen overlays, operate dedicated glove boxes, and the use of Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
• Possess Quality Assurance knowledge and experience (e.g., ANSI/ASQ Z1.4) and be able to apply pharmaceutical industry guidance to the day-to-day job.
• Have a complete understanding of and be able to use ANSI Standards to determine inspection sampling levels.
• 5 or more years of related experience.

Working environment

• Vision at 14/14 corrected near-point.
• Pass color deficiency test.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds unassisted.
• Push/pull 40 pounds unassisted.
• Repetitive activity.
• Prolonged sitting and standing.
• Twisting.
• Exposure to allergens.

Pay

$28.81 – $33.89 hourly, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.