
Sr. QA Specialist (Fri-Sun 6am-6:30pm)
Genezen · Lexington, MA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $100k–$115k
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Genezen (pharma & life sciences) in Lexington, MA. QA support of drug product aseptic fill operations and vial visual inspections.
- They ask for
- 8+ years
- Tools it names
- CAPA, FDA / GMP
- Base pay
- $100k–$115k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live quality postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 6% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$131k, from 34 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 72%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 53%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 53%
- ISO 13485 47%
- FMEA 44%
- ✓ CAPA 44%
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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This plant: Genezen in Lexington
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Job summary
In support of biologics/gene therapy manufacturing operations, the Senior Quality Assurance Specialist champions collaborative day to day floor support, batch record review, and batch disposition. This role is accountable for all elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), including but not limited to deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), excursions, Out of Specifications (OOS), change controls, and upholding data integrity.
This role is aligned with the Manufacturing Friday-Sunday shift and the schedule is Friday-Sunday, 6am-6:30pm.
Requirements
- ✓Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs.
- ✓Criminal background check required.
- ✓Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills and experience
BS in science or engineering discipline
Experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment
Essential
Well versed in cGMP/ICH/FDA/EU regulations and guidelines
Essential
Proficient in using Microsoft applications (MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint ect.)
Essential
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with cross function teams
Essential
Strong organizational skill
Essential
High level of attention to detail
Essential
Good problem-solving skills
Essential
Capable of working with minimal supervision
Essential
Ability to work well with diverse groups
Essential
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with challenging timelines
Essential
responsibilities
to this job at any time.
- ◆This position requires a criminal background check.
- ◆Genezen
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The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures.
Working at genezen
Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work. Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team.
Essential job functions
- •Oversee and provide regulatory compliance guidance during on-the-floor manufacturing activities.
- •Support cGMP manufacturing operations through administration and enforcement of the Quality Management System including, but not limited to, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
- •Review and approve documents from Manufacturing, such as SOPs, batch records, logbooks, training forms, etc.
- •Perform Quality walkthroughs to maintain inspection readiness environment.
- •Participate in batch disposition activities.
- •QA support of drug product aseptic fill operations and vial visual inspections.
- •Assist in deviation investigations, CAPA and Change Control implementations.
- •Provide QA operation functional trainings, guidance, and mentorship to junior QA specialists.
- •Support internal and external audits and inspections.
- •Lead and support the Quality and production operation continuous improvement.
Desired
8+ years of relevant GMP experience in pharma/biotech company, working within a quality system and regulated GMP environment
Essential
Physical demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to meet the following physical demands:
Work Environment
- •Frequently required to work in a BSL 2 environment with personal protective equipment/aseptic gowning.
- •Regularly required to work around large machinery and typical utilities seen in pharmaceutical facilities.
- •Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; caustic chemicals; hazardous waste.
- •Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels
- •Spending time on the floor during activity execution (maintenance, construction, commissioning and qualification) is required.
Movement
- •Frequently required to stand; sit.
- •Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop/crouch.
Vision
- •Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Communication
- •Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e-mail
Genezen's cures value-based competencies
C ommitted to Science
We are committed to scientific excellence, staying current with industry developments, making data-driven decisions, and pursuing innovation to advance healthcare.
U rgency in action for the patients
We operate with urgency and a commitment to delivering timely treatments to patients by accelerating our partners' programs.
R esilience & Grit in operations
We are committed to overcoming challenges, learning from failures, and persistently striving for success.
E xecute with Excellence & Integrity
We are dedicated to delivering quality results and upholding ethical principals.
S olutions driven for our partners
We are committed to being a proactive, collaborative, creative and open-minded partner.
Genezen's benefits
- •Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure
- •Paid sick time
- •10 observed holidays + 2 floating holiday + 1 volunteer day
- •401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary
- •Share Appreciation Rights
- •Choice of several healthcare plans
- •FSA and HSA programs
- •Dental & vision care
- •Employer-paid basic term life/personal accident insurance
- •Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance
- •Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Additional details
- •Nothing in the job description for this role restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and
