SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist will assist QA Management in administering the company's quality system. This is accomplished through internal audit performance and reporting, Operations Manual System management, Form Control System management, and participation in various quality improvement projects. Overall, the Senior Quality Assurance Specialist position presents the employee with an opportunity to both learn the skills required to advance in the management field of quality assurance and at the same time play a crucial role in the company's long-term success.

Job Functions

• Conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation
• Develops and implements company and regulatory quality standards
• Coordinates QA training program and provides training within the Quality Assurance team
• Administers QA system
• Addresses and resolves Corrective or Preventive actions
• Assists in the review and approval of deviation notices and investigations generated by technical departments
• Assists management in overseeing the investigation system for all technical departments
• Participates in auditing specific aspects of the company’s ISO quality systems, reports all findings to issue corrective action plans, and verifies effective corrective action
• Participates in review and approval of department SOPs
• Maintains the company’s Change Control System
• Approves and issues Certificate of Analysis and signs on cGMP-related reports
• Serves as a subject matter expert
• Performs complex work/assignments
• Contributes to process improvements
• Resolves problems using existing solutions
• Has working knowledge of basic concepts and procedures
• Performs a variety of routine tasks or assignments
• May provide input to employee performance evaluations

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or related sciences
• 5+ years experience in a regulated, commercial lab environment
• Solid organizational skills required; must be able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) / Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) / ISO regulations & standards

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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