QA Batch Review Specialist

Job Description

Working closely with the QA Supervisor, the QA Specialist – Batch Review will be instrumental in supporting major QA programs. They will also be key in championing and developing the organization’s Quality Mindset and culture of efficiency, attention to detail, and on‑time delivery. The QA Specialist – Batch Review will at all times provide support with identifying and closing operational and quality gaps.

The Quality Assurance Specialist – Batch Review will exemplify excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of developing productive, customer‑centric working relationships with colleagues, internal customers, and external partners and clients. The QA Specialist – Batch Review will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex issues to a range of target audiences. The QA Specialist – Batch Review will thrive in a team environment but will also work autonomously utilizing strong self‑management and organizational skills.

The QA Specialist – Batch Review will value process owners and subject matter experts and will possess a demonstrated ability in influencing positive outcomes without direct reporting authority.

• Full lifecycle review and disposition of parenteral manufacturing Batch Records (Formulation, Filling, Inspection, & Packaging) for Media Fills and Drug Product.
• Provide client access and support in the review and approval of Batch Records.
• Provide training to all QA Associates and Specialists on surveillance oversight and on‑the‑floor Batch Record review requirements.
• Support Quality Systems with driving timely completion of batch impacting deviations to support on‑time batch release activities.
• Create and report batch release metrics to site leadership.
• Participate in operations investigations for determining root cause and assessing mitigation for major and critical deviating events.
• Support authoring, reviewing and approving of various SOPs & Work Instructions.
• Support Plant Automation alarm reviews.
• Advise and approve the builds of Batch Record BOMs and ECOs.
• Prioritize and coordinate time to balance production timelines with product quality assurances.
• Exercise rapid decision‑making in the preliminary evaluation of the scope and impact of deviating events, requirements for product segregation, and the implementation of initial corrective actions or escalation to manager for resolution.
• Provide support as needed in a cross‑functional capacity on deviation investigative processes using root cause analysis tools, report writing, and mitigation development using risk analysis tools.
• Utilize various paper and automated systems (eDMS, SCADA, BMS, CMMS, LIMS, lab instrument software, etc.) to ensure data integrity for site policies, procedures, and batch records.
• Use technical skills and applied statistics to analyze and track deviations and to identify sources of variability and error in site processes.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exemplify and take proactive approaches in terms of safety expectations, practice positive intervention, and enforce best practices that align to SOPs, compliance requirements, quality guidelines, and site goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent; degree preferred to be in a related science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.).
• 4 years minimum experience working in a GMP environment.
• 2 years minimum experience working with aseptic processing in cleanroom and/or isolator environments required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General computer skills evidenced by hands‑on work with computerized operations equipment (SCADA); and reporting and data analysis software (Word, Excel, Visio, JMP, Minitab, etc.).

• 3 years experience as performer or reviewer in Quality Management Systems, DMS, Deviation/CAPA, and Change Control required.
• 2 years’ experience with assessment and review of quality control testing, CoA, and results management preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of regulations and quality processes involving product disposition.