Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to support day-to-day quality operations and ensure compliance across our manufacturing processes. This role provides hands-on QA support on the production floor, assists with document control activities, and works closely with Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Quality Control teams to maintain high standards of product quality and cGMP compliance. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain well-rounded experience across quality operations, documentation, and floor oversight-particularly within advanced therapeutic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA support for daily manufacturing operations in accordance with approved SOPs and cGxP requirements.
• Assist in reviewing executed batch records, logbooks, and production documentation for accuracy, completeness, and cGMP compliance.
• Support deviation initiation and investigation activities, including documentation, root cause analysis, and timely closure.
• Assist with material release.
• Perform routine QA walkthroughs on the manufacturing floor and escalate quality events per established procedures.
• Support document control activities, including the review and routing of SOPs.
• Participate in change control processes for operational and documentation changes.
• Support quality oversight of product status, including shipping documentation and release readiness.
• Identify and help correct non-compliance with cGMP and GDP requirements.
• Perform other QA-related duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, Quality Assurance, etc.)
• 1-5 years of experience in quality management or quality assurance, preferably in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cell & gene therapy, etc.)
• Basic understanding of cGMP principles and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH).
• Familiarity with quality management systems and GDP practices in a GMP facility.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth/entrepreneurial mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in cell therapy or cell-based manufacturing is a plus.
• Familiarity with TrackWise Digital electronic QMS, LabVantage and SAP.

Work Environment

The work environment is based in Bridgewater, offering a dynamic and fast-paced setting. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams and requires adherence to GMP facility standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bridgewater, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgewater,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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