Quality Assurance Specialist III

Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist III

Location:

Camarillo, CA

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The Quality Assurance Specialist III is responsible for maintaining Quality Systems and working cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Project Management, and other departments. The role includes identifying compliance risks, avoiding deviations, and managing corrective action to maintain adherence to cGMPs and internal procedures.

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

• Work cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Technical Operations, Inspection, and Project Management to support right‑first‑time execution of operations at the site.
• Review executed batch records, quality control testing data, and environmental monitoring data for compliance with SOPs and specifications, assess lot‑associated deviations, CAPA, and change controls, and conduct batch disposition.
• Review and approve procedural changes.
• Attend client meetings and manage responses regarding manufacturing and documentation issues.
• Review and approve protocols and executed validation documentation.
• Coordinate with QA management to ensure client timelines are on schedule and attainable.
• Author or revise SOPs.
• Assist or review deviations and OOS investigations.
• Assist in developing and delivering training.
• Develop or present metrics for management review.
• Assist in compiling documentation, systems, and controls to ensure inspection‑ready quality systems (ISO, FDA, QP, EMEA) for regulatory and client audits.
• Participate in regulatory and client audits.
• Represent Curia Quality Assurance when managing issues that require immediate corrective action, ensuring appropriate documentation.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ GMP and QA experience in an FDA‑regulated pharmaceutical environment.

• Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to effectively present information to management and/or peers.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with other departments.

• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• May be required to pass Occupational Health screening.

Pay Range: $91,000-$114,200/year

Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E‑Verify employer.