Lead QA Specialist

Lead QA Specialist

Croda is a FTSE 100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, creates 'our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™'. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets. We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation.

By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we're looking for a Lead QA Specialist, responsible for performing duties and functions relative to maintenance of document control of GMP documents in support of Quality Assurance Division functions such as creation of documents, review of analytical data and relative documents, compiling reports, release of material and finished products, tracking and trending quality data, and timely escalation of quality events to management.

· Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in an applicable field or associate's degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in an applicable field.

· Knowledge of cGMP preferred.

· Knowledge of FDA regulations preferred.

· Prior CAPA / Investigation oversight experience preferred.

· Experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to management.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills required.

· Proficient in basic applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook.

· High attention to detail.

· Good command of the English language.

· Intermediate math skills required.

· Excellent organizational ability.

· Work collaboratively with others.

· Ability to manage and lead projects assigned by QA Management.

· Able to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects to completion.

· Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

· Perform Document Control for Batch Production Records (BPRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Raw Material (RM), Avanti Product (AP) specifications and Job Description s.

· Conduct product releases/rejections including review of batch production documents, review of analytical results, and comparison to specifications.

· May be tasked with the design, development and delivery of high quality and high impact training programs and services that provide functional, GMP and product knowledge for employees to achieve a high level of performance in their jobs.

· Implement and follow the Corrective and Preventive Action Program (CAPA) process to ensure effective and timely closure of CAPAs.

· Oversight of Facility / Equipment qualification. May be required to help develop and/or review/approve User Requirements Specifications, as well as IQ/OQ/DQ documents.

· Conduct Annual Product Review.

· Provide QA input for product shipments including product release, label preparation, review and application, final label review, shipment packaging, and shipment paperwork.

· Write and revise BPRs, SOPs, RM specs, AP specs and Job Description s on a timely basis.

· Perform annual document reviews (when required by quality systems).

· Perform internal audits.

· Conduct raw material qualification and vendor management.

· Prepare for and assist during customer / FDA audits.

· Review / Approve Out-of-Specification (OOS) documentation.

· Perform Change Control (review and approval of Deviations and Change Requests).

· Perform process / method validation program (including design and review of validation efforts).

· May maintain or assist in the maintenance of calibration and maintenance database for equipment to ensure that…