Specialist I, Quality Assurance
SGS North America Inc.

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Specialist I, Quality Assuranceis responsible for assisting management with the maintenance of the Quality Systems at SGS. Assignments are generally provided by a Team Leader or Manager. The Quality Assurance Specialist must be sensitive to the demanding regulatory compliance requirements attending to the operation of a pharmaceutical testing laboratory. This job also requires the ability to demonstrate a high commitment to interpersonal relations.

• Provides support to technical staff in their efforts to ensure that routine testing submitted by clients is completed within established parameters governing turnaround time, quality specifications, etc.
• Performs routine testing in conjunction with client-specific projects
• Approves and issues Certificate of Analysis and signs on cGMP related reports
• Participates in departmental and/or company-wide projects designed to improve the nature of SGS client services
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to train on applicable general SOPs pertaining to the Analytical Laboratory
• Participates in general staff training sessions as these are scheduled
• Participates in departmental efforts directed toward equipment maintenance and calibration
• Adheres to relevant SGS SOPs governing official records and documentation.
• Compliance with applicable SOPs related to the handling of customer complaints

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or equivalent experience required
• 0-2 years of experience preferably in Life Sciences supporting cGMP Operations
• Thorough knowledge of scientific principles is required