Quality Assurance Associate

Position: Quality Assurance Associate I
Overview

Cook Myo Site, Inc., part of the Cook Group, Inc. family of companies, is on a mission to make regenerative medicine a part of everyday medicine. We're investigating our core technology, autologous muscle-derived cells, for the potential treatment of several muscle-related disorders. We at Cook Myo Site have the potential to make a difference in the lives of countless people around the world, and we also have the potential to make a difference in yours.

Joining our team is an opportunity to ignite your passion, grow your potential, and define your purpose. If you're curious, motivated by helping others, and driven by integrity, we invite you to apply.

The Quality Assurance Associate I performs detailed quality reviews of batch records and associated records for final dispositioning and ensuring compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

* Review and approve documentation associated with incoming biopsies.
• Review and approve documentation associated with incoming materials
• Review and approve records and associated data in support of cGMP operation activities.
• Create batch records, product labels and performs label verification processes.
• Perform quality reviews and approvals of batch records. Responsible for dispositioning batches.
• Participate in company projects as a quality representative.
• Participate in risk assessment activities.
• Perform investigation report writing, reviewing and closing investigation reports.
• Conduct and document training events.
• Management of customer complaints.
• Authoring quality system documents.
• Perform various office-related duties; filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Promote GLP/cGMP environment and follows procedural guidelines.

* Exemplifies Cook Myo Site Core Values
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Must maintain company quality and safety standards
• This position requires an ongoing commitment to upgrading knowledge, job skills and abilities in addition to competency related to all duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
• Maintain composure and competence under stressful situations; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization to achieve company goals
• Trainability
• Must have effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Able to prioritize and operate proactively
• Must exhibit well developed skills in prioritizing, planning, organization, decision making, and time management
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining strong interpersonal relations
• Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to execute goals set by the organization and Department Manager

Hybrid

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in any Life Sciences and 1-3 years' relevant experience or 6 years direct, relevant experience in Quality Assurance to provide a comparable background

Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality Assurance

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and other general office equipment.

Knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices

Physical Requirements:

Laboratory Setting (Non-Production:
General office, warehouse and laboratory setting with potential (limited) exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or harsh disinfectants while in Bio Safety Level II.

* Ability to conduct and hear ordinary conversation and telephone communication.
• Must be able to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended work hours and/or extra work hours, sometimes on short notice as required.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.
• Must be able to sit at desk, in meetings and/or work on a computer for long or extended periods of time.
• Visual and manual acuity for working with computers and equipment.
• Ability to spend majority of day standing in laboratory…