Quality Assurance Specialist II, Operations

Quality Assurance Specialist II, Operations (Night shift, on-site)Position Summary:Work Schedule: Night shift 7-day rotating 12-hour shift with hours between 6pm-6am, 2-2-3-2 schedule, often referred to Pitman schedule. This shift offers 15% differential pay100% on-site (Chelsea, MA)Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), and the Boston-area facility is Catalent’s global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacture and packaging. The site features inhaled powder spray drying, as well as multiple commercial-scale lines for capsule filling and blister packaging. On-site spray dryers include best-in-class GEA Niro SD1, SD4 and SD7, the latter being the largest CGMP unit of its kind for DPI in North America.Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist II. The Quality Assurance Specialist II is responsible for supporting daily operations in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Manufacturing Facility. This individual provides oversight of production activities with limited supervision.The Role:Oversight (with limited supervision) of production activities, including area clearance, issuance and review of batch records, and making decisions on initiation of discrepanciesOversight (with limited supervision), review, and approval of Materials Management and Supply Chain activitiesSupport of Environmental Monitoring Program for Chelsea Facility, including Controlled Environments and Clean UtilitiesRevision and/or review and approval of SOPs, Protocols, Reports, and Master Batch Records for continuous improvement. Initiation of Discrepancies, including Deviations and Investigations. Support of implementation of CAPA as determined through DiscrepanciesReview and approval of Certificates of Analysis for Raw Materials, Intermediates, and Finished Goods. Disposition of controlled materials (Work in Progress, Finished Product, and Raw Materials)Provide basic support during compliance inspections conducted by external sources (i.e. health authorities). Support GMP manufacturing shifts as needed, including participation in shift change/floor meetings with the operatorsAll other duties as assignedThe Candidate:High School Diploma/GED is required with at least five (5) years of progressive experience in a GMP environmentBachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is preferred with a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in a GMP environmentMinimum of one (1) year of Quality Assurance experience in support of GMP production requiredWorking knowledge of GMPs and their application to pharmaceutical manufacturing is required. Must be able to interpret applicable standards and objectively make decisions with the support of managementPrevious exposure to investigations and product complaints preferredMust be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems or Quality Management Systems (QMS) is preferredPhysical requirements: Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 25 poundsPay: The anticipated salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $72,781 to $96,069 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and 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 within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.Why you should join Catalent:Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process Diverse, inclusive culture Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovativePotential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 152 Hours + 8 paid holidaysSeveral Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&IDynamic, fast-paced work environmentCommunity engagement and green initiatives Generous 401K match Company match on donations to organizationsMedical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degreeWellHub program to promote overall physical wellness Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categoriesCatalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.Visit to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. 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