KBI: US - QA Specialist II

Position Summary:

This individual is responsible for the compliance review of Biopharmaceutical GMP data. This includes the review and approval of in-process, release, and stability test data. Provides QA oversight of analytical and microbial laboratory activities including but not limited to method qualification, method transfers, method validations, creation and revision of test methods, specifications, stability studies, laboratory investigations and laboratory deviations. The Senior QA Specialist provides exemplary service to both internal and external customers by ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance while supporting product lifecycle activities for timely delivery of products to clients for patients. Collaborates with clients, laboratories, manufacturing, QA batch disposition and other internal stakeholders as needed to achieve site, operational and department specific goals. Cultivates and maintains Quality culture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs timely review of test data for in process, release, and stability samples. Assures activities comply with required procedures, cGLP, and cGMP requirements.

• Responsible for the review and approval of method verification, transfer, qualification, and validation related to the testing of in-process, release, and stability testing.

• Provides QA support for Deviations, CAPAs, Laboratory Investigations, Change Controls and Projects related to laboratory processes, instruments, specifications, methods and SOPs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ experience, Master’s degree and 2+ years’ experience in a QA, QC or cGMP environment in Biopharmaceuticals or equivalent. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment, attention to details and excellent problem resolutions skills. Strong understanding of FDA, EU and cGMP regulations is required. Experience in Quality Control and Quality Systems is beneficial

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Basic math skills are required. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics.

• Sitting for long periods of time working at a computer workstation. Pushing and pulling up to 30 pounds.

• Use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, Database, Spreadsheets, Internet, and LIMS.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.