Senior Manufacturing Associate

** Senior Manufacturing Associate*
* Manufacturing

Thousand Oaks, California, US

+ Added - 23/07/2026

Pay Rate Low: 30 | Pay Rate High: 31

Join a global, science-driven biopharmaceutical organization committed to quality, innovation, and improving patient outcomes. This opportunity supports manufacturing quality operations by leading deviation investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

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* Location:

** Thousand Oaks, CA

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* Schedule:

** Monday-Friday, dayshift

** Contract Length:
** Initial 12-month assignment with potential for extension

** Job Duties*
* + Own and manage Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and Effectiveness Verification (EV) records

+ Lead deviation investigations and drive root cause analysis through completion

+ Coordinate cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Development, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Quality

+ Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality events

+ Monitor CAPA progress and communicate risks, timelines, and status updates to management

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to investigation and quality processes

+ Ensure Quality Management System (QMS) activities are completed in compliance with established procedures

+ Present investigation findings and defend CAPAs during regulatory inspections and internal audits

+ Prepare clear, accurate, and compliant technical documentation

+ Identify and escalate quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks as needed

** Qualifications (must have one of the below):*
* + High School Diploma/GED plus 2+ years of related experience,
** OR*
* + Associate's degree plus 6+ months of related experience,
** OR*
* + Bachelor's degree

** Preferred Experience*
* + Biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

+ Experience in other regulated industries such as medical device, food manufacturing, or aerospace/aviation

+ Direct experience with CAPAs, Effectiveness Verification (EV), and deviation investigations

+ Experience working within regulated quality systems

+ Demonstrated project management and project ownership experience

+ Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent work streams

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a matrixed environment

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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