Quality Control Inspector
Talascend is currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a contract opportunity with our client in Port Allen, Louisiana.
Overview
The Quality Control Inspector (TEMP) is responsible for ensuring that activities, processes, and conditions related to the manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of pharmaceutical ingredients, drug products, and medical devices meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and comply with applicable standards to maintain product quality and safety. The role involves performing functional and analytical assessments to support quality assurance in the Port Allen, LA facility.
Responsibilities
- Perform area clearances, line clearances, in-process inspections, and disposition of incoming materials.
- Monitor manufacturing process performance including SPC/SQC and compliance status of manufacturing and warehouse areas.
- Prepare and attach material quality status labels on materials and verify labels after final printing.
- Execute activities in accordance with production schedules and assist in planning.
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of site quality procedures and standards.
- Assist in conducting investigations of nonconformances and deviations, and support corrective and preventative actions.
- Support quality audits and perform related tasks to ensure product quality and efficacy.
- Participate in special projects as assigned by the supervisor to meet departmental goals.
- If in analytical laboratories: perform chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process, finished products, and samples; handle and document laboratory materials; calibrate analytical instruments; review work of other analysts; perform routine housekeeping; create and submit HOLD alerts and work orders.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in a technical or scientific field required
- Bachelor's Degree (preferably in a science-related field) preferred
- Experience in a regulated work environment is preferred
- Quality certification (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQA) preferred
- Understanding of drug cGMPs, OSHA, EPA, and FDA regulations
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong team ethic
- Ability to communicate effectively with various organizational levels
- Assertive in enforcing regulations, policies, and procedures
- Basic knowledge of laboratory analyzers and inspection equipment
Note: Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
