Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in Houston, TX

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 Quality Assurance contributes to Cardinal Health

Quality Assurance is responsible for developing and implementing a compliant and cost effective quality system that assures products and services are reliable, safe and effective.

• Demonstrates knowledge of quality systems and approaches.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the relevant regulations, standards and operating procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform investigations / root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the requirements and has the ability to perform gap assessments to those requirements.
• Demonstrates an understanding of quality concepts such as: cost of quality, analytical metrics and / or statistics, trending, quality planning, validation, CAPA and problem solving.
• Works cross-functionally and has the ability to interpret the requirements as well as educate and influence others on those requirements.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts, 12:00am-8:00am or 4:00am-12:00pm. Hours may vary 1-2 hours depending on need. Working 1-2 Saturdays per month. Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts or schedules based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance responsibilities include but are not limited to CGMP documentation review related to product release, facilities and equipment, material controls, laboratory controls, packaging and labeling, and production & process controls.
• Establish and report metrics related products and processes as deemed necessary by the RQM.
• Ensure the site manufactures products to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 212 (CGMP)
• Responsible for the quality of documentation (control, retention, and archival) to support CGMP activities
• Engage and collaboration with operations department to drive quality system and CGMP requirements
• Responsible for product release activities per CGMP requirements
• Responsible for reporting quality system issues to the regional RQM. This includes timely escalation of discrepancies upon identification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related science field, or equivalent work experience (Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics) preferred
• 2 years of experience in related science field preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or regulated environment highly preferred – cGMP
• Pharmaceutical or medical device experience a plus
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills
• ISO experience a plus
• Ability to lift between 50-75 lbs

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 tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy
• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time; Ability to focus on tasks; Ability to evaluate operating conditions
• Ability to exercise sound judgment

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 coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 6/23/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.