QC Scientist II (Lab Investigations)

Responsibilities

• Stay current with training in Success Factors.
• Conduct RAPID meetings with QA and QC staff occasionally.
• Use TrackWise software to author investigations.
• Be responsible for compliance-related deliverables, including audit support, observation response, presentations to senior management and site leadership, and generating trend reports.
• Participate in QC compliance activities related to audits and continuous improvement.
• Develop the team through the creation and delivery of proactive and reactive trainings.
• Assist with developing tools and resources to improve the investigative process.
• Support Scientist I investigators when needed.
• Average 3-4 deviation/OOS/CAPA record closures per month.
• Complete overdue assessments and file record extensions as required.
• Author and revise SOPs as needed.
• Assist with formulating continuous improvement strategies and timelines.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in GMP, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, QC, and Quality Control.
• HPLC pharmaceutical QC experience.
• Compendial Testing (pH, UV, Osmolality, Appearance).
• OOS/OOT investigations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field with 3-4 years of industry experience.
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical FDA/GMP regulated environment and working in a QC position.
• Experience with bio-assay or biochemistry assays is a plus.
• TrackWise and TapRooT experience is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations, GLP, and GDP.
• Proficient in standard computer programs such as SmartSheet, PowerBI, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, facilitation, and escalation.
• Ability to inspire innovation and team effectiveness.

Work Environment

• The position will be all onsite for training, with the option to work one day from home once trained.
• The role involves extended periods of desk time and meetings.
• The team comprises four members and a supervisor, with an onboarding period of 3-6 months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.46/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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