R&D Quality Assurance Professional

Job Description

Responsibilities : Verification and Validation: Lead the verification and validation of analytical and microbiological methods, ensuring they meet all regulatory and internal quality requirements. Design, execute, and document method validation protocols, including accuracy, precision, specificity, and robustness studies, in compliance with FDA, TGA, ICH, and EMA guidelines. Review and approve validation protocols and reports, ensuring they are scientifically sound and fully compliant with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and other relevant regulatory standards. Analytical and Microbiology Methods: Provide expert review and oversight of analytical and microbiological testing protocols, data, and reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality systems. Oversee the development, validation, and implementation of new analytical and microbiological methods and, including but not limited to chemical analysis, sterility testing, microbial limits testing, and endotoxin testing. Ensure that all methods are validated to provide reproducible and accurate results, adhering to FDA, TGA, ICH, and EMA requirements Data Review and Integrity: Conduct thorough reviews of raw data and final reports related to analytical and microbiology testing and method validation. Ensure that all data generated during analytical and microbiological testing is accurate, complete, and adheres to the approved protocols and SOPs. Identify and resolve any data discrepancies or deviations from established protocols. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all analytical and microbiological methods and validations comply with FDA, TGA, ICH, and EMA regulations. Assist in the preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions, providing quality assurance support for analytical and microbiological data and validation reports. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of quality systems related to analytical and microbiological methods and validation processes. Participate in root cause analysis of quality issues and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Training and Development: Provide guidance and training to RD staff on best practices in analytical and microbiological testing, method validation, and quality assurance. Act as a mentor and resource for junior staff in the areas of analytical development, microbiology and quality assurance What youd gain: Invaluable hands-on experience working alongside seasoned developers. Opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Gain exposure to the entire software development lifecycle. Contribute to real-world software projects and make a positive impact. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline is required. Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a related field is preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in quality assurance with a focus on analytical, microbiology, method verification, and validation within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industries. Extensive experience with analytical and microbiological testing methods, including method verification, validation, sterility, microbial limits, and endotoxin testing. Strong expertise in analytical and microbiological methods and their application in product development. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills with a focus on data integrity and accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document and present complex technical information clearly. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate across multiple departments. Proficiency with quality management systems and software tools. This position is remote and may require occasional travel to other sites or meetings. The role may involve working in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals and biohazardous materials.