QA Associate I - Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals jobs in United States
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UPS · 15 hours ago

QA Associate I - Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals

UPS is a Fortune Global 500 organization that specializes in healthcare precision logistics. The CGT Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements in the Cell & Gene Therapy Network.

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Responsibilities

Implement, promote and maintain Marken’s Global Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
Assist in the Management of deviations, complaints, audit records, CAPA plans, change controls, collation of quality metrics and trending, and identification and implementation of quality improvement initiatives
Evaluate the risk and impact of changes within scope of the CGT/QA team and advise on necessary actions, as applicable
Interact with clients on Quality Assurance (QA)/ GxP related matters under management supervision
Assist in internal audits including tracking of associated corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
Support Client audits and Regulatory Inspections- participate as a QA SME, prepare requested materials, review/approve Marken audit responses, follow up on CAPA identified
Effectively interact with Marken operational departments and stakeholders to provide guidance and quality oversight of all CGT activities ensuring alignment to Marken’s QMS
Identify relevant GxP/Quality related training needs and deliver or make they are deliver where required
Write the quality processes and procedures associated with job role with management guidance and effective controlled document approval
Keep informed of regulatory changes within assigned Country/Region and promptly escalate changes to management
Assisting in the evaluation of Marken-designated vendors and/or out-sourced activities
Ensuring the accuracy and quality of records and documents
Participate actively in all the internal Quality, CGT and/or other pertinent meetings
Travel may be required for the performance of duties

Qualification

Manufacturing PracticesDistribution PracticesDocumentation PracticesBachelor’s degree in Life SciencesSix Sigma green beltMicrosoft OfficeCollaboration with stakeholdersCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Life Sciences field required
Demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Distribution Practices, Good Documentation Practice guidelines
Related knowledge of local regulations
Relevant technical experience and/or quality experience in a GxP industry or the equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with direct stakeholders including with customers, vendors, equipment suppliers, and operations staff
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer

Preferred

Knowledge of cold chain supplies preferred
Knowledge of drug product logistics, storage and distribution preferred
Six Sigma green belt or equivalent experience is desired

Benefits

Medical/prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Disability Income Protection Plan
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement program
Vacation
Paid Holidays and Personal time
Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law

Company

Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, we’re committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Innovate UK
2025-07-28Grant
1999-11-10IPO

Leadership Team

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Brian Dykes
EVP & Chief Financial Officer at UPS
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Joel Stenson
Senior Vice President Global Operations Technology / Enterprise Data & Analytics and Gen AI
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