Job Description
The Associate Specialist, Quality Assurance is accountable for review and approval of documentation to support current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) to ensure compliance with 9CFR, 21CFR, and our company's Animal Health Quality Manual requirements. Independently performs routine audits of data, investigations, procedures, equipment and systems, and/or facilities to ensure the compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Distibution Practices (GDPs), Data Integrity, and other applicable regulations and our Company procedures. Collaborates with the Site Quality Head (SQH) with Quality Systems including site Change Controls, Deviation Investigations and Corrective Actions, Preventative Actions, etc., as applicable. Works with Omaha Distribution Center (ODC) personnel to ensure resolution of audit findings and notifies relevant management of unresolved issues/trends. Assist in self-inspection audits for the Omaha Distribution Center. Perform audits of contract sites as needed.
The Associate Specialist will become knowledgeable in regulatory requirements, cGMPs, GDPs, and our local procedures to assure site compliance. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Basic knowledge of USDA, FDA, DEA, and EPA regulations.
- Perform GMP review of deviations and change management records, etc.
- Perform GMP documentation review and approval for Finished Product Packaged (FPP), deviation and/or out-of-specification approval, change management approval, etc.
- Support the Site Quality Head on inter-departmental and cross-functional teams, ensuring communication of accurate information and providing quality guidance and/or deliverables.
- Accountable for all assigned projects and communication of status to the Management team.
- Identify need for and/or develop SOPs to ensure practices are accurately reflected. Assist in SOP and quality-related system development and approval.
- Adhere to cGMPs and SOPs
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and action plans.
- Assist in preparations for regulatory agency inspections.
- Good communication and technical writing skills.
- Additional duties and/or projects as assigned.
Education Minimum Requirements: - B.S. in appropriate Science or Engineering discipline (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, microbiology).
Required Experience and Skills: - Two (2)+ years of experience in Quality System Management.
- Strong CAPA and investigation experience.
- Reliance review experience.
- Evidence of good oral and written communication skills, i.e., effective presentation of concepts and ideas, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail, flexibility, and an awareness of quality problems.
Preferred Experience and Skills: - Experience in Pharmaceutical/Biological or related industry in quality control, quality assurance, manufacturing, or distribution.
- Knowledge of 9CFR and 21CFR requirements for product distribution and quality systems.
- Knowlege of Cold Chain Management within the global supply chain.
- Knowledge of SAP.
- Eight step problem-solving.
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
The salary range for this role is
$70,500.00 - $110,900.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: 1st - Day
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Required Skills: Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Aseptic Filling, Biochemistry, cGMP Compliance, Cold Chain Management, Complaint Management, Data Integrity, Decision Making, Deviation Management, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Immunochemistry, IS Audit, Management Process, Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Auditing, Quality Control Management, Quality Management Standards, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Support, Regulatory Requirements {+ 3 more}
Preferred Skills: Job Posting End Date: 08/11/2025
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID: R355865
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