Manufacturing Quality Assurance Associate

Your Impact:

You will be an integral part of a friendly Quality Assurance Team that is dedicated, agile, and collaborative. In this role, you will work on‑site directly with all GMP related functional teams that are committed to delivering quality products to our clinical patients. Your talents and expertise will directly contribute to the passion to develop innovative therapies with the capacity to cure.

You will learn and advance in your career as this group is forward‑thinking and fully supportive of career development. If you are an individual that is driven to make a difference, have a strong work ethic, and you want to be a part of an exciting bigger picture, the Quality Assurance team welcomes you!

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our Quality team in San Diego, CA. The Manufacturing Quality Assurance Associate candidate will have Manufacturing Quality Assurance (MQA) related responsibilities to ensure Poseida’s starting materials and Clinical products meet cGMP requirements. This role reports to the Senior Quality Assurance Specialist.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Procurement, and Facilities teams
• Review executed production batch records and associated testing data to ensure the records meet cGMP expectations
• Participate in QA team meetings
• Supports the use of and maintains Quality trackers as assigned
• Participate in the creation, revision, and review of basic SOPs, Forms, Work Instructions and other controlled documents within the QMS, as requested
• Qualify for and perform clean room (ISO classified) gowning for all QA on‑the‑floor support activities for internal manufacturing processes
• Perform QA line clearance activities
• Perform duties related to the raw material program, and other MQA support activities as assigned
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the assigned roles and responsibilities and take initiative to communicate and drive positive change
• Complete other Quality Assurance based activities as assigned
• Align daily actions with department goals and company culture
• Drive the spirit of teamwork across all functions by supporting a team approach with focus on our patients being the top priority
• Fosters and embraces an environment of teamwork, accountability and responsibility that supports the manufacture of a quality product

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, GMP/GxP experience preferred (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Knowledge of cGMP of FDA, ICH and EU regulations
• Controlled document review and /or batch release experience preferred
• Basic understanding of Deviations, CAPAs and Change Control processes
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and word processing
• Ability to work independently, within prescribed guidelines, and as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, complex and fast‑paced team environment
• Ability to support a flexible work schedule to accommodate the Manufacturing schedule
• Must be able to achieve and retain cleanroom (ISO classified) gowning qualified status
• Must be physically capable to lift 20 pounds and stand for periods up to 2 hours

Manufacturing Quality Assurance Associate Pay Rate: $27.13/hour to $50.38/hour

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience with the industry, education, geographic location, etc.

Poseida Therapeutics was acquired by Roche in early 2025 and is now part of the Roche Group. Poseida is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company advancing differentiated allogeneic cell therapies and genetic medicines with the capacity to cure. The Company's approach is based on its proprietary genetic editing platforms, including its non‑viral DNA Delivery…