Quality Assurance Inspector

Director of Operations at Merc Ven Healthcare | Director of Recruitment at Merc Ven Staffing

QA Inspector I (3rd Shift) | Fall River, MA

Work Hours: Third Shift | 11:00 PM to 07:30 AM (Shift time may vary per business needs)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

We are seeking a QA Inspector I for a 3rd shift role within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will perform on-the-floor quality inspections, in-process testing, documentation review, and ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and production quality standards.

This position supports product quality throughout all stages of manufacturing, including documentation integrity, batch record checks, environmental monitoring, and necessary inspections to ensure product compliance.

• Perform in-process tests such as weight, thickness, hardness, friability, disintegration, and related checks as per batch record instructions.
• Conduct room and equipment line clearance and inspections prior to manufacturing steps.
• Perform AQL sampling and inspections during production.
• Inspect finished and in-process product samples and document results accurately for delivery to the QC laboratory.
• Maintain logs and verification of daily balance and standard weights.
• Ensure proper segregation and documentation of rejected material.
• Assess engineering-related records such as temperature and humidity logs, pest control documentation, and preventive maintenance records.
• Review batch records for completeness, reconciliation, yields, signatures, and documentation accuracy.
• Validate equipment functionality during batch operations.
• Prepare reports for customer complaints and support investigations.
• Identify and escalation non‑conformances to QA management.
• Complete additional tasks or project responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum education:
  
  High school diploma.
• Minimum three years of experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing quality assurance role.
• Background in chemistry is required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computer systems, MS Office, SAP or similar systems.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Must have experience in pharmaceutical quality; biopharmaceutical‑only experience will not be considered.

• Advanced training or vocational education in industrial or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in MDI manufacturing is a plus.

• US Citizen or Green Card Holder only.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Quality Assurance and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing