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Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance

in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance Job

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  • Job ID

    d3033214-46cc-4438-b0b3-5cb392ccd49a

  • Req #

    20142127

  • Job Location

    5601 N Powerline Dr
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, US

  • Job Category

    Quality

  • Job Type

    Regular

  • Schedule

    Full time

What Quality Assurance contributes to Cardinal Health
Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.

Quality Assurance develops and implements a compliant and cost effective quality system that assures products and services are reliable, safe and effective. This job family provides oversight of production/manufacturing activities, training to operational and quality control personnel, and educates business leaders on Quality policies and procedures and ensures that all products and services are properly reviewed for quality and documented.

Job Summary

This Quality Assurance role will support, Nuclear Manufacturing which is part of a growing Technical Operations team within Cardinal Health’s Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions organization tasked with the development and technology transfer of radiopharmaceutical products into and among our network of qualified manufacturing facilities. Tech Transfer projects are the leading priority for this Quality Assurance position.

Responsibilities

Primary focus in the role is to deliver QA support for the review and approval on all operational documentation as it relates to the technical transfer project such as protocols, validation documents, etc. This role will be accountable to the technical transfer leadership team while executing tech transfer projects.Travel to other PET manufacturing sites network-wide to provide quality review of technical transfer projects when required.When not supporting technical transfer projects, candidate will be responsible for all other quality functions at the PET manufacturing site, such as:Handles cGMP documentation review related to product release, facilities and equipment, material controls, laboratory controls, packaging and labeling, and production & process controls.Establishes and reports metrics related products and processes as deemed necessary by the Regional Quality Manager (RQM).Ensures the site manufactures products to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 212 (cGMP).Handles and ensures quality of documentation (control, retention, and archival) to support cGMP activities.Engages and collaborates with Operations department to drive quality system and cGMP requirements.Performs product release activities per cGMP requirements.Monitors CAPA in investigations and closes when completed or escalates (if necessary).Performs aseptic review of the site with Operations and documents results.Reports quality system issues to the Regional Quality Manager (RQM) and others as necessary. This includes timely escalation of discrepancies upon identification.Review and disposition documentation in a timely manner, such as: manufacturing batch records, EM records, validation documentation, change controls, process qualifications, on-site material preparations, equipment qualifications and/or planned maintenance, material acceptance, cleaning documents, etc.Works cross-functionally and can interpret the requirements as well as educate and influence others on those requirements.

Schedule:  Onsite in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 40 hours per week. Typically, Monday - Friday. Candidate must be available between the hours of 1:45am and 12:30pm depending upon client demand.  Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts or schedules based on business need. Candidate must be comfortable staying until work is completed each business day.  Work hours may be subject to change.


Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related science field (Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics) preferred, or equivalent work experience preferred2+ years of experience in related science field preferred1-2 years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or regulated environment highly preferred – cGMPPharmaceutical or medical device experience a plusEffective written and verbal English communication skillsISO experience a plusAbility to manage several tasks at the same time; Ability to focus on tasks; Ability to evaluate operating conditions.Ability to exercise sound judgment Personal Protective Equipment.Knowledge of quality systems and approachesProficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Power Point.Understanding of the requirements and can perform gap assessments to those requirements, a plusAbility to analyze and interpret results from chromatograms by HPLC, Gas Chromatography, and E-Z Scan radiometric TLC scanner, a plusUnderstanding of quality concepts such as: cost of quality, analytical metrics and / or statistics, trending, quality planning, validation, CAPA and problem solving, a plus

This position is based on-site at a PET manufacturing facility.  Based on specific needs in the network, about 50% - 75% travel time may be required to support projects requiring on-site technical transfer quality review at other PET manufacturing facilities. 
 

Work Environment

The primary work environment consists of a manufacturing pharmacy which must be kept clean, orderly, properly lighted and maintained in optimum operating condition. Employees handle radioactive materials and are exposed to very low amounts of radiation that are deemed safe by current standards. The facility is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory group. Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and he/she will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasksWorks on projects of moderate scope and complexityIdentifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolveApplies judgment within defined parametersReceives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projectsWork reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range: $66,500-$95,000

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 07/06/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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