Quality Systems Specialist

Job Title: Quality Systems Specialist

Job Description

This role supports Quality Assurance operations in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The Quality Systems Specialist reviews and maintains critical quality documentation, supports batch disposition and release activities, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers exposure to the full quality lifecycle, including batch record review, investigations, audits, and regulatory work, with responsibilities that scale based on experience level.

Responsibilities

• Review batch production records, laboratory results, logbooks, and quality documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices.
• Support batch disposition and release of raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products in alignment with regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Perform document control activities, including managing logbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality records to ensure proper version control and traceability.
• Provide a visible Quality Assurance presence on the manufacturing floor by performing line clearances, in-process checks, and on-the-spot documentation reviews.
• Partner with Operations and other functional teams to resolve documentation or process-related issues in real time and prevent recurrence.
• Support investigations for deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and change controls within the quality system, contributing to root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with audit preparation, inspection readiness activities, and the compilation of regulatory documentation to support internal and external inspections.
• Maintain accurate Quality Assurance records in both paper-based and electronic systems, including ERP and other quality-related platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Control (QC), Engineering, Regulatory, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent quality practices and alignment.
• Contribute to the development, revision, and implementation of SOPs and quality documentation to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support peptide and API manufacturing activities by ensuring adherence to high-compliance standards and applicable regulations.
• Participate in or support internal and supplier audits as needed, helping to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and quality compliance within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of FDA, ICH, and EU regulations and the ability to ensure manufacturing, documentation, and release activities align with these standards.
• Hands-on experience reviewing batch records, laboratory results, logbooks, and QA documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Experience supporting or leading investigations, deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and change controls within a GMP quality system.
• Quality Assurance experience in a GMP-regulated environment: 2–4 years for Level I roles, 3–5 years for Level II roles, and 5+ years for Level III roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a structured manner.
• Ability to work independently while appropriately escalating risks and issues when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience working in fast-paced manufacturing settings, balancing on-floor support with documentation responsibilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Quality Assurance activities related to APIs and peptide manufacturing.
• Exposure to or experience with ERP systems and electronic quality management tools.
• Experience participating in or supporting internal audits and supplier audits.
• Experience in developing, revising, or implementing SOPs and other controlled quality documents.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, and Regulatory teams.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $45.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Actalent

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