Quality Control Specialist
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals · Lexington, MA · 2 days ago
Quality Assurance$72k–$92k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee systems supporting GMP stability programs including tracking and trending of stability data, generation of protocols and reports, and driving timely completion of quality records
- Maintain stability testing records and results within the stability software to assure traceability and availability of records
- Collaborate with contract laboratories to ensure timely completion of testing and delivery of QC deliverables for stability programs
- Review and approve laboratory data and results, ensuring their traceability and integrity
- Generate and present stability metrics to support annual reports, regulatory filings, and internal decision-making
- Perform routine trending of stability data to support shelf-life of GMP products
- Evaluate product stability data to establish and extend product shelf-life
- Coordinate shipping and sample management of routine and non-routine testing activities
- Drive process improvements and ensure inspection readiness (ISO, GMP alignment) for area of responsibility
- Create and improve procedures related to GMP stability programs
- Support batch certificate and Certificates of Analyses generation and additional tasks as required
- Participate in the authoring and review of QC protocols and stability reports
Qualifications And Experience
- BS in a scientific area with 3-5 years of experience in Quality Control in a GMP setting
- Working knowledge of statistical tools, methodologies, and related software, including experience with JMP as a plus
- Experience working with contract testing laboratories or external vendors in a regulated environment
- Ability to review analytical data for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and compliance with applicable procedures
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work with a high level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Familiarity with ICH stability guidelines and expectations for pharmaceutical products
- Knowledge of quality systems and domestic and international regulatory requirements