QA Inspector, QA - 3rd Shift

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ | Full-Time | Shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 3:10 PM – 11:20 PM

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates put better health within reach every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty, and branded pharmaceutical products across North America, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. With a global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to those who need them.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated QA Inspector to join our team for monitoring in-process product quality for Filling and Inspection and Packaging of parenteral products.

Responsibilities

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality
• Performs in-coming tasks which include pallet checking, raw material sampling, review of test results, release of components, raw materials, and production supplies
• Contacts QA Coordinator or QA Supervisor for daily line assignments
• Samples/Checks/Verifies Controlled Substances during in-coming monitoring and raw material sampling
• Must pass frocking qualification for controlled areas and pass the respirator requirements for sampling raw materials
• Samples using analytical instrumentation such as Analytical balances, glove boxes, and compressed gases
• Able to push pallet(s) of raw material with the use of a pallet jack
• Maintains good housekeeping and safe working conditions
• Accurately and clearly documents sampling/inspection/test results in accordance with department and site SOPs
• Performs other duties to support production or validation as determined by QA Supervisor
• Participates in rotation for weekend coverage to support production
• May work flexible hours and overtime on short notice to support production

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in science OR Bachelor’s Degree with 0–2 years applicable laboratory, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related experience
• 0–2 years applicable laboratory or pharmaceutical production experience (QA preferred)
• Proficient mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebra, unit conversions, rounding significant figures, dividing polynomials, solving rational equations)
• Familiar with cGMPs, EU, CFR, and the USP
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task and perform work in a timely manner
• Ability to work in a team environment with good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management, and production personnel
• Knowledge of computer systems at a level proficient to navigate input and/or reference computerized data
• Sound judgment and good analytical skills to assess risk to issues related to the manufacturing process
• Must be able to pass the respirator requirements established for the Inspector position
• Able to stand/walk 85% of the shift to sample raw material and deliver to labs
• Good manual dexterity to repetitively manipulate syringes to sample filled units for in-process monitoring
• Good close visual acuity (eye exam required)
• Able to work in moderate to high noise levels on production lines
• Able to lift 15 lbs
• Able to pull/push raw materials with use of a pallet jack

Pay

Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on work location, prior experience, job-related knowledge, relevant skills, expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay; Hikma matches 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed
• Generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date), with additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave